Description

(R)-3-Octanol CAS NO 70492-66-9 is a high-purity chiral alcohol, specifically the (R)-enantiomer of 3-octanol, valued for its distinct stereochemical properties. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and flavor/fragrance intermediate, enabling the synthesis of enantiomerically pure products. It is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries where stereoselectivity is paramount.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Acts as a key precursor for chiral pesticides and herbicides.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed as a chiral component to create specific, high-value organoleptic profiles.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands and catalysts.
• Chemical Research Standard: Utilized as a reference standard in analytical chemistry and method development.
• Specialty Polymer Additives: Potential use in creating chiral monomers for advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-3-Octanol
CAS No.	70492-66-9
Molecular Formula	C8H18O
Molecular Weight	130.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Octanol; (R)-(+)-3-Octanol; (+)-(R)-3-Octanol; (3R)-Octan-3-ol; D-3-Octanol; (R)-Octan-3-ol; 3-Octanol, (R)-; 70492-66-9
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Quality Control

Our (R)-3-Octanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for chiral purity, chemical purity, and identity are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Chiral Purity)	≥98.0% ee (by GC or Chiral HPLC)
Assay (Chemical Purity)	≥97.0% (by GC)
Specific Rotation [α]D20	+9.0° to +11.0° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Refractive Index nD20	1.423 - 1.427
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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