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W358118

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Octanol

≥97%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl pentyl carbinol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH(OH)CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.23
FEMA Number:
3581
Beilstein:
1719310
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
4023
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.098
NACRES:
NA.21

Organoleptic:
creamy; mushroom; musty; earthy; minty; waxy
grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

~4.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

~1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.426 (lit.)

bp

174-176 °C (lit.)

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suitability

nonselective for molds (General Media), nonselective for yeasts (General Media)

suitability

nonselective for Aspergillus spp., nonselective for Candida spp., nonselective for Lactobacillus spp., nonselective for Penicillium spp., nonselective for Pichia spp., nonselective for Saccharomyces spp., nonselective for Zygosaccharomyces spp., nonselective for aciduric bacteria, nonselective for molds (General Media), nonselective for yeasts (General Media)

suitability

nonselective for Aspergillus spp., nonselective for Candida spp., nonselective for Penicillium spp., nonselective for Pichia spp., nonselective for Saccharomyces spp., nonselective for Zygosaccharomyces spp., nonselective for molds (General Media), nonselective for yeasts (General Media)

suitability

selective by low pH for Aspergillus spp., selective by low pH for Candida spp., selective by low pH for Penicillium spp., selective by low pH for Pichia spp., selective by low pH for Saccharomyces spp., selective by low pH for Zygosaccharomyces spp., selective by low pH for molds (General Media), selective by low pH for yeasts (General Media)

form

powder

form

powder

form

powder

form

powder

composition

Dextrose, 10.00 g/L , Peptic digest of animal tissue, 5.00 g/L , Yeast extract, 3.00 g/L , Malt extract, 3.00 g/L

composition

Agar, 20.00 g/L , Dextrose, 10.00 g/L , Malt extract, 3.00 g/L , Peptic digest of animal tissue, 5.00 g/L , Yeast extract, 3.00 g/L

composition

malt extract, 17 g/L , mycological peptone, 3 g/L

composition

agar, 15 g/L , dextrin, 2.75 g/L , maltose, 12.75 g/L , peptic digest of animal tissue, 0.78 g/L

sterility

non-sterile

sterility

non-sterile

sterility

non-sterile

sterility

-

application(s)

bioburden testing
clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages, microbiology

application(s)

agriculture
bioburden testing
clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages, microbiology

application(s)

agriculture
clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages
life science and biopharma
sample preparation, microbiology

application(s)

agriculture
bioburden testing
clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages
pharmaceutical, microbiology

Application

  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3-octanol, CAS Registry Number 589-98-0: This safety assessment review offers a thorough examination of 3-Octanol′s application in the fragrance industry, discussing its solvent properties, safety, and handling in laboratory settings, thus serving as a critical reference for researchers focused on industrial applications and safety of fragrance ingredients (Api et al., 2021).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Spearmint oil, oat groats, Ocimum basilicum, pimento leaf and truffle.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

154.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

68 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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