Octanol

Category: 

Alcohol / Solvent / Chemical Intermediate 

Description: 

Octanol (C₈h4₈O) is a clear, colorless, oily liquid alcohol with a mild, characteristic odor. It exists mainly as n-Octanol (1-Octanol) or iso-Octanol (2-Ethylhexanol), both widely used as industrial solvents and intermediates. Octanol is moderately volatile, has low water solubility, and provides good solvency for oils, waxes, and resins. It serves as an essential building block in plasticizers, surfactants, and esters. 

Applications: 

1. Plasticizer Production: Used as a raw material to manufacture dioctyl phthalate (DOP), dioctyl adipate (DOA), and other plasticizers. 

2. Surfactants & Detergents: Used in producing octyl sulfates and octyl ethoxylates, key ingredients in detergents and emulsifiers. 

3. Solvent Applications: Serves as a solvent for coatings, inks, and defoamers due to its balance of solvency and low volatility. 

4. Lubricants & Additives: Used in lubricant formulations and as a chemical intermediate in synthetic ester lubricants. 

5. Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a carrier and fixative in fragrances, perfumes, and flavor formulations. 

Technical Details: 

Chemical Formula - C₈h4₈O 

Molecular Weight - 130.23 g/mol 

Appearance - Clear, colorless oily liquid 

Odor - Mild, characteristic 

Purity - Min. 99% 

Boiling Point - 194 – 196 °C 

Flash Point - 81 °C (Closed cup) 

Density (at 25 °C) - 0.82 – 0.83 g/cm³ 

Solubility - Insoluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents 

Refractive Index (at 20 °C) - 1.427 – 1.430 

Viscosity (at 25 °C) - 7 – 9 cP 

Packaging: 

200 Litre HDPE / MS Drums 

IBC Tanks (1000 Litre) 

Bulk Tanker Loads 

Custom packaging available on request 

Storage & Handling: 

Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep containers tightly closed. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.