1-Octanol EMPLURA is a primary fatty alcohol with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₇OH. As part of the EMPLURA product line, it is designed as a cost-effective alternative for basic laboratory applications, preparative work, and cleaning purposes in non-regulated industries
1-Octanol, also known as n-octyl alcohol or caprylic alcohol, is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic, herbaceous odor. This EMPLURA® grade reagent provides adequate purity (≥99%) and specifications for routine laboratory tasks. In analytical chemistry, 1-octanol is most famous for its use in determining the octanol-water partition coefficient (Kow), a key parameter in pharmacology and environmental science to assess the lipophilicity of chemical substances. It is also utilized as an extraction solvent, an antifoaming agent, and an intermediate in the production of esters for fragrances and flavors.
Advantages
- Cost-Effective: Part of the EMPLURA® range, offering reliable quality at an economical price for less demanding applications.
- High Purity: Features an assay of ≥99.0% (GC), ensuring minimal interference in synthesis and cleaning.
- Versatile Solvent: Excellent as an extraction solvent due to its low water solubility (0.43 g/L) and moderate viscosity.
- Standard Reference: Widely used in partition coefficient studies to simulate biological lipid membranes.
- Global Availability: Complies with the basic technical parameters required for industrial and preparative lab work.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number | 100991 |
| CAS Number | 111-87-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18O |
| Molecular Weight | 130.23 g/mol |
| Assay (GC) | ≥ 99.0 % |
| Density | 0.824 - 0.827 g/cm³ (20 °C) |
| Boiling Point | 195 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Flash Point | 86.5 °C |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Storage Temperature | 15 – 30 °C |
Available packaging options
| 1009911000 | 1 L Glass bottle |
| 1009916025 | 25 L Glass bottle |
