1-Octanol
[CAS# 111-87-5]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Alcohols, phenols, phenolic compounds and derivatives >> Acyclic alcohol
• Name: 1-Octanol
• Synonyms: Octan-1-ol; Capryl alcohol
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₈O
• Molecular Weight: 130.23
• CAS Registry Number: 111-87-5
• EC Number: 203-917-6
• FEMA: 2800

Properties

• Density: 0.824
• Melting point: -16 °C
• Boiling point: 195 °C
• Refractive index: 1.428-1.431
• Flash point: 81 °C
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319