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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Octanol

≥97.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Butyl propyl carbinol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(OH)CH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
589-62-8
Molecular Weight:
130.23
Beilstein:
1719296
EC Number:
209-654-3
MDL number:
MFCD00014409
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57652537
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97.0% (GC)

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.426

bp

174-176 °C (lit.)

density

0.818 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl

SMILES string

CCCCC(O)CCC

InChI

1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-7-8(9)6-4-2/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

WOFPPJOZXUTRAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

149.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

65 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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