Description

2-Octanol is a versatile eight-carbon secondary alcohol with the CAS registry number 4128-31-8, valued for its role as a key intermediate and solvent in high-value chemical synthesis. Its balanced hydrophobic-hydrophilic character makes it an effective agent in extraction processes and a valuable building block for esters and plasticizers. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of esters used as plasticizers, lubricants, and flavor/fragrance ingredients.
• Solvent & Extraction Agent: Used in the extraction and purification of pharmaceuticals, natural products, and in various organic synthesis processes due to its selective solvency.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Serves as a component and intermediate for producing aroma chemicals with fruity, waxy, or citrus notes.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used in the production of pesticides and herbicides as a solvent or intermediate.
• Surface Coatings & Inks: Acts as a coalescing agent or slow-evaporating solvent in specialty coatings and printing inks.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories as a standard or reagent for chemical research and analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Octanol
CAS No.	4128-31-8
Molecular Formula	C8H18O
Molecular Weight	130.23 g/mol
Synonyms	sec-Octyl Alcohol; Capryl Alcohol; 2-Hydroxyoctane; Octan-2-ol; Methyl Hexyl Carbinol; 1-Methylheptanol; (±)-2-Octanol; DL-2-Octanol
EINECS	223-910-0

Quality Control

We maintain rigorous quality control protocols for our 2-Octanol, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for industrial and fine chemical applications. Our quality management system aligns with ISO standards, and production is compliant with REACH regulations. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee specification compliance.

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 (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.423 - 1.425
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.819 - 0.823
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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