Description

3-Octanol is a versatile eight-carbon alcohol with a characteristic odor, widely utilized as a key intermediate and fragrance component. Its value lies in its ability to impart specific organoleptic properties and serve as a building block for more complex chemical syntheses. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavors and fragrances, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a fragrance component in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products, and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages for its fruity, waxy notes.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis for the production of esters, plasticizers, and other specialty chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of certain pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Solvent and Extractant: Acts as a solvent in various formulations and as an extractant in separation processes within the chemical industry.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive: Used in the formulation of synthetic lubricants and as an additive to improve fuel properties.
• Research and Development: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and biochemical research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Octanol
CAS No.	20296-29-1
Molecular Formula	C8H18O
Molecular Weight	130.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Octan-3-ol; Ethyl amyl carbinol; 3-Hydroxyoctane; Amyl ethyl carbinol; 1-Ethyl-1-hexanol; Ethyl pentyl carbinol; (±)-3-Octanol; NSC 403697
EINECS	243-706-9

Quality Control

Our 3-Octanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, which verify identity, purity, and conformance to agreed specifications. Our commitment to quality supports compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.424 - 1.428
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.818 - 0.824
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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