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3-Octanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

3-Octanol, Ethyl pentyl carbinol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH(OH)CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.23
EC Index Number:
209-667-4
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
MDL number:
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Product Name

3-Octanol, for synthesis

InChI

1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)4-2/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

NMRPBPVERJPACX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

assay

≥97.0% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

bp

175 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-45 °C

transition temp

flash point 68 °C

density

0.82 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 97.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.822 - 0.824
Identity (IR): passes test

Application

3-Octanol for synthesis. CAS No. 589-98-0, EC Number 209-667-4.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_c

68 °C


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