NACOL Alcohols are single fractions of linear primary alcohols with even-numbered carbon chain lengths (C6-C22). NACOL 20 Alcohol is a waxy solid with a white to off-white coloring. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 1-Octanol

CAS Number: 111-87-5

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Labeling Claims: High Purity

Synonyms: 1-Hydroxyoctane, Caprylic Alcohol, Caprylyl Alcohol, Heptyl Carbinol, N-Heptyl Carbinol, N-Octan-1-ol, N-Octanol, N-Octyl Alcohol, Octan-1-ol, Octyl Alcohol, Primary Octyl Alcohol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
111-87-5
EC No.
203-917-6

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Base Chemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Odor
Typical
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
nC 8 OH Contentmin. 98wt. %600-12
Refractive Index (nD20)approx. 1.429DIN 51423
Viscosity at 20°Capprox. 9mPa.s600-25
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Colormax. 10APHA
Acid Numbermax. 0.03mg KOH/g600-31
Ester Valuemax. 0.1mg KOH/g600-33
Iodine Valuemax. 0.1mg I/100mg600-39
Hydroxyl Value424 - 432mg KOH/g600-30
Molecular weight129 - 131g/mol600-19
Flash Pointapprox. 82°CDIN 51758
Boiling Range185 - 200°C600-21
Density at 20°C0.823 - 0.827g/mlDIN 51757

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
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Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling:  Wear personal protective equipment.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage class (TRGS 510)3B: Combustible Liquids