L(-)-2-Octanol
[CAS# 5978-70-1]

Identification

• Classification: Analytical chemistry >> Analytical reagent >> Common analytical reagents
• Name: L(-)-2-Octanol
• Synonyms: L-Octan-2-ol; (R)-2-Octanol
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₈O
• Molecular Weight: 130.23
• CAS Registry Number: 5978-70-1
• EC Number: 227-777-0

Properties

• Density: 0.83
• Boiling point: 175 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.425-1.427
• Flash point: 71 ºC
• alpha: -9.5 º (neat)
• Water solubility: 1 g/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411