Description
2-Hexyl-1-octanol (CAS No. 19780-79-1) is a high-purity branched-chain fatty alcohol with the molecular formula C14H30O. Also known as 2-hexyloctan-1-ol, this compound is a versatile intermediate widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemical applications. Its unique structure, featuring a hexyl group at the 2-position of an octanol backbone, imparts desirable solubility and surfactant properties.
This product is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, making it ideal for research and industrial applications. It is supplied in sealed containers under inert gas to ensure stability and longevity. Suitable for use as a solvent, emulsifier, or precursor in the synthesis of esters, ethers, and other derivatives.
Key Features:
- High purity (>98%)
- Low volatility
- Excellent solvency properties
- Stable under recommended storage conditions
Properties
- CAS Number: 19780-79-1
- Complexity: 99.9
- IUPAC Name: 2-hexyloctan-1-ol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C14H30O/c1-3-5-7-9-11-14(13-15)12-10-8-6-4-2/h14-15H,3-13H2,1-2H3
- InChI Key: QNMCWJOEQBZQHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 214.229665576
- Molecular Formula: C14H30O
- Molecular Weight: 214.39
- SMILES: CCCCCCC(CCCCCC)CO
- Topological: 20.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 214.229665576
- Synonyms: 2-Hexyl-1-octanol, 19780-79-1, 2-hexyloctan-1-ol, 1-Octanol, 2-hexyl-, 2-hexyloctanol, 2-hexyloctyl alcohol, 5D8007Z3JI, UNII-5D8007Z3JI, DTXSID20337921, DTXCID30289008, 606-381-5, qnmcwjoeqbzqhb-uhfffaoysa-n, 2-Hexyl-1-n-octanol, MFCD00046769, 2-Hexyl-n-octyl Alcohol, SCHEMBL474275, SCHEMBL1609524, CHEBI:140566, BP-14132, H1635, T72023, Q27894369
Application
2-Hexyl-1-octanol is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of plasticizers, lubricants, and surfactants. Its branched structure makes it valuable in formulations requiring low volatility and high thermal stability. In pharmaceutical research, it serves as a precursor for prodrug development. Additionally, it finds use in cosmetic formulations as an emollient and viscosity modifier.
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