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W280011

1-Octanol

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FCC

Synonym(s):

Alcohol C8, Capryl alcohol, Octyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)7OH
CAS Number:
111-87-5
Molecular Weight:
130.23
FEMA Number:
2800
Council of Europe no.:
54c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901179
Flavis number:
2.006
EC Number:
203-917-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002988
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1697461
Organoleptic:
fatty; green; citrus; waxy; floral; sweet
Grade:
Kosher, natural
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

400, 300

grade

Kosher, natural

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FCC, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.14 mmHg ( 25 °C)

assay

≥98%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

523 °F

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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refractive index

n20/D 1.429 (lit.)

bp

196 °C (lit.)

mp

−15 °C (lit.)

density

0.827 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

fatty; green; citrus; waxy; floral; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C8H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3

InChI key

KBPLFHHGFOOTCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

mouse ... Chrna1(11435)

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Biochem/physiol Actions

Blocks T-type Ca2+ channels

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H319,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

187.7 °F

flash_point_c

86.5 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBT3042
SHBP6270
SHBP8611
SHBQ2958
04916DHV

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