Description

3-Octen-2-Ol is a versatile, highly volatile, eight-carbon unsaturated alcohol with a characteristic green, mushroom-like odor. This compound is a valuable intermediate and fragrance ingredient prized for its ability to impart fresh, earthy nuances to complex scent profiles. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis industries. Our supply offers consistent quality and reliable purity to meet the stringent demands of commercial production and research.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: A key component for creating and enhancing green, earthy, and mushroom-like notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis for producing more complex molecules in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used in the synthesis of certain pesticides and pheromones due to its specific chemical structure.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs as a standard or starting material for studying chemical reactions and developing new products.
• Specialty Solvents & Additives: Functions as a high-purity solvent or additive in specialized industrial applications requiring specific volatility and reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Octen-2-Ol
CAS No.	57648-55-2
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Octen-2-ol; (E)-3-Octen-2-ol; (E)-Oct-3-en-2-ol; trans-3-Octen-2-ol; 2-Octen-4-ol; 3-Octen-2-ol (mixture of isomers); Mushroom alcohol (component); FEMA 3602
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Quality Control

Our 3-Octen-2-Ol is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC and IR analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your technical specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.835 - 0.845
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440

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