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213705

1,2-Octanediol

98%

Synonym(s):

(±)-Octane-1,2-diol, 1,2-Dihydroxyoctane, 1,2-Octylene glycol, 7,8-Dihydroxyoctane, Caprylyl glycol, n-Octane-1,2-diol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
1117-86-8
Molecular Weight:
146.23
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24852793
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
214-254-7
MDL number:
MFCD00010738
Assay:
98%
Form:
solid
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vapor density

>1 (vs air)

Quality Segment

200

assay

98%

form

solid

bp

131-132 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

mp

36-38 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl

SMILES string

CCCCCCC(O)CO

InChI

1S/C8H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-8(10)7-9/h8-10H,2-7H2,1H3

InChI key

AEIJTFQOBWATKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

1,2-Octanediol is a potential pediculicide and is useful for treating head louse infestation clinically.

Application

1,2-Octanediol was used as organic modifier to improve the HPLC separation of organic acids and bases. It was also used in preparation of halohydrin palmitates.

pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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