2-Octanol
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| Synonyms: | 2-OCTANOL;Octan-2-ol;123-96-6;2-Octyl alcohol;Hexylmethylcarbinol;2-Hydroxyoctane;1-Methylheptanol;4128-31-8;sec-Caprylic alcohol;Methylhexylcarbinol;1-Methylheptyl alcohol;DL-2-Octanol;n-Octan-2-ol;s-Octyl alcohol;(+/-)-2-Octanol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compound ID: | NMPC-276 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Molecular Formula: | C8H18O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canonical SMILES: | CCCCCCC(C)O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InChIKey: | SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About the compound: | Octan-2-ol, also known as 2-octanol, is a secondary alcohol that contains a hydroxy group at position 2 on an octanol molecule. It has roles as a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite. This compound is found naturally in various organisms, including Curcuma aromatica and Curcuma wenyujin. It is a colorless oily liquid that is not very soluble in water but can dissolve in many organic solvents. Additionally, it is classified as a fatty alcohol and is a chiral molecule, existing in enantiomeric forms. GHS Hazard Statements • H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids] • H411 (100%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] |
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| Source Species: |
Hyparrhenia rufa |