1-Octanol CAS 111-87-5
1-Octanol CAS 111-87-5 is a colorless liquid with a distinctive odor. Its melting point is approximately -15 ℃ and its boiling point is about 196℃. It is slightly soluble in water and readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol. Its molecule contains hydroxyl groups and can undergo esterification reactions, oxidation reactions, etc.
| ITEM | Standard |
| Fusing point | −15 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 196 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.827 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash point | 178 °F |
| Appearance | colorless and odorless liquid |
1-Octanol has extensive applications in multiple fields. The following are its main application areas and specific uses:
1.Chemical Engineering and Materials Synthesis
Plasticizer production: As a raw material for synthesizing plasticizers such as dioctyl phthalate (DOP), it is used to improve the flexibility and processing performance of plastics (such as polyvinyl chloride).
Surfactant synthesis: It is used to prepare nonionic surfactants (such as fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ethers), emulsifiers and detergents, and is widely applied in the fields of daily chemicals, textiles and oil fields.
Organic synthesis intermediates: Involved in the synthesis of fragrances, pharmaceutical intermediates (such as vitamins, antibiotics), and pesticides (such as insecticides, herbicides).
2. Coatings and inks industry
Solvents and additives: As high-boiling-point solvents, they are used to adjust the viscosity and drying speed of coatings and inks, and improve film-forming performance. It can also be used as a defoamer or leveling agent to improve the surface quality of the coating.
3. Food and daily chemical industry
Spices and essences: They have a mild citrus or floral scent and are used to blend edible essences (such as baked goods and soft drinks) and daily chemical essences (such as perfumes and shampoos).
Cosmetic additives: Used as emulsifiers, moisturizers or solvents in skin care products, they help stabilize the formula and improve the user experience.
4. Medicine and Biotechnology
Drug carrier: As a low-toxicity solvent or cosolvent, it is used in the preparation of oral liquids, injections or topical preparations.
Bioengineering: Used as a defoamer in microbial fermentation or as a solvent for extracting natural products such as plant essential oils and antibiotics.
5. Electronics and energy field
Electronic chemicals: They are used for cleaning electronic components or as solvents for photoresists and have certain applications in semiconductor manufacturing.
New energy materials: Participate in the synthesis of additives for lithium battery electrolyte to improve battery performance.
6. Other applications
Textile industry: As a printing and dyeing auxiliaries, it enhances the permeability and uniformity of dyes.
Metalworking: It is used to prepare cutting fluids and lubricants, reducing friction and corrosion in metalworking.
Analytical chemistry: As a reference material (such as the determination of octanol-water partition coefficient), it is used to evaluate the lipophilicity and environmental behavior of organic compounds.
25kg/drum
1-Octanol CAS 111-87-5
1-Octanol CAS 111-87-5
