Description

L(-)-2-Octanol is a high-purity, chiral secondary alcohol characterized by its specific optical rotation. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and resolving agent in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for industries requiring enantiomerically pure intermediates, particularly in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrance development.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Resolution Agent: Employed for the separation of racemic mixtures of acids and other chiral compounds.
• Agrochemical Production: Acts as a precursor for chiral pesticides and herbicides.
• Specialty Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Utilized for its specific olfactory properties in high-end perfume and flavor formulations.
• Liquid Crystal and Advanced Material Research: Serves as a chiral dopant or precursor in material science applications.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Used as a ligand or modifier in catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	L(-)-2-Octanol
CAS No.	5978-70-1
Molecular Formula	C8H18O
Molecular Weight	130.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-2-Octanol; (S)-(-)-2-Octanol; L-2-Octanol; (S)-2-Octanol; sec-Octyl alcohol; 2-Octanol, (2S)-; Methylhexylcarbinol; Capryl alcohol
EINECS	227-782-0

Quality Control

Our L(-)-2-Octanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, optical rotation measurement, and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with customer requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product is stable under these conditions for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 99.0% ee
Specific Optical Rotation [α]20/D	-9.5° to -10.5° (c=1 in ethanol)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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