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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:
589-98-0
Molecular Weight:
130.23
FEMA Number:
3581
Beilstein:
1719310
EC Number:
209-667-4
Council of Europe no.:
4023
MDL number:
MFCD00004590
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901792
Flavis number:
2.098
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

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.)

density

0.818 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

creamy; mushroom; musty; earthy; minty; waxy

SMILES string

CCCCCC(O)CC

InChI

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

InChI key

NMRPBPVERJPACX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

W358118-BULK-K:
W358118-1KG-K:4548173979113
W358118-100G:
W358118-8KG:
W358118-1KG:
W358118-SAMPLE:
W358118-8KG-K:4548173979120
W358118-SAMPLE-K:
W358118-VAR-K:
W358118-100G-K:4548173979106

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MKCH5623
MKCG0832
MKCF3741

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