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W358118
3-Octanol
≥97%, FCC, FG
| Synonym: | Ethyl pentyl carbinol |
| CAS Number: | 589-98-0 |
| Linear Formula: | CH3(CH2)4CH(OH)CH2CH3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 130.23 |
| FEMA Number: | 3581 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 1719310 |
| EC Number: | 209-667-4 |
| Council of Europe no.: | 4023 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00004590 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24901792 |
| Flavis number: | 2.098 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Taste at 10 ppm |
| Other Notes | Natural occurrence: Spearmint oil, oat groats, Ocimum basilicum, pimento leaf and truffle. |
Properties
| grade | FCC |
| FG | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| NI | |
| vapor density | ~4.5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | ~1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| assay | ≥97% |
| refractive index | n |
| bp | 174-176 °C(lit.) |
| density | 0.818 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Organoleptic | melon; musty; oily; nutty; herbaceous; woody; earthy; spicy; minty; waxy |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | RH0855000 |
| Flash Point(F) | 154 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 68 °C |
References
| reference | Mosciano, G. Perfum. Flavor. 3rd ed., 21, 53, (1996) |
| Vapor Phase 3, 169:C |



















