1-Octanol
CAS 111-87-5
EC 203-917-6
Formula C8H18O
MW 130.23 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPrinting & Packaging Emulsification & DispersionSurface Modification & WettingSolvent & Carrier
Description
1-Octanol (CAS 111-87-5) is a straight-chain fatty alcohol also known as Octanol, N-Octanol, Octilin, Alfol 8, and Sipol L8. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29051680. It belongs to the C8 alcohol family and is commercially produced via hydroformylation of heptene or from natural fatty acid reduction.
In personal care formulations, 1-Octanol functions as an emollient and emulsion stabiliser by integrating into lipid bilayers and reducing interfacial tension between oil and water phases. In fragrance manufacturing, it serves as a carrier solvent that controls the release rate of aromatic compounds. The printing and packaging industry uses it as a surface-active agent to improve ink wetting on low-energy substrates.
1-Octanol is available in technical and cosmetic grades, with select batches meeting FCC and Ph.Eur. specifications for food and pharmaceutical applications. It is fully registered under REACH. Standard packaging includes 200-litre drums and IBC containers, with bulk tanker quantities available on request.
In personal care formulations, 1-Octanol functions as an emollient and emulsion stabiliser by integrating into lipid bilayers and reducing interfacial tension between oil and water phases. In fragrance manufacturing, it serves as a carrier solvent that controls the release rate of aromatic compounds. The printing and packaging industry uses it as a surface-active agent to improve ink wetting on low-energy substrates.
1-Octanol is available in technical and cosmetic grades, with select batches meeting FCC and Ph.Eur. specifications for food and pharmaceutical applications. It is fully registered under REACH. Standard packaging includes 200-litre drums and IBC containers, with bulk tanker quantities available on request.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -17--16 °C |
| Boiling Point | 194-195 °C |
| Density | 0.827 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 178 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with a penetrating odour |
| Color | APHA: ≤10 |
| Odor | Alcohol like |
| Form | liquid |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.14 mm Hg ( 25 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.429(lit.) |
| Log P | 3.5 at 23℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS08
H
H227H302H305H312H315H316H319H335H341H370H371H401H402H412H302+H312
P
P203P210P260P261P264P270P271P273P280P317P318P319P321P330P331P403P405P501P264+P265P301+P316P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P308+P316P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29051680 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
N-Octanoloctan-1-olalcohol C-8Alfol 8OctilinOctanolSipol L8
Related Products
Raw Materials
Derivatives
Need a chemical? Get a quote within 24 hours.