Description

1-Octen-2-ol (9Ci) is an unsaturated alcohol with the CAS number 142382-43-2, characterized by its distinctive odor and reactive vinyl group. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and flavor/fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart green, earthy, and mushroom-like notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking high-purity intermediates for complex organic reactions.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key component for creating natural, earthy, and mushroom-like olfactory profiles in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Research & Development: Used as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for studying organic reactions and synthesizing novel molecules.
• Specialty Polymers: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Octen-2-ol (9Ci)
CAS No.	142382-43-2
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octen-3-ol (common name); (E)-1-Octen-3-ol; 3-Octen-1-ol, (E)-; Vinyl pentyl carbinol; Amyl vinyl carbinol; Matsutake alcohol; Mushroom alcohol; Oct-1-en-3-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Octen-2-ol (9Ci) is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor, fragrance, and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.