2-Octanol
Also known as: Octan-2-ol, sec-Octanol, Hexyl methyl carbinol, sec-Caprylic alcohol, Capryl alcohol, 1-Methyl-1-heptanol, 1-Methylheptanol, 1-Methylheptyl Alcohol, 2-Hydroxy-n-octane, 2-Octyl alcohol, 2-Capryl alcohol, Methyl hexyl carbinol, Methylhexylcarbinol, dl-2-Octanol, n-Octan-2-ol, secondary caprylic alcohol, sec-Caprylic alcoho, sec-caprylic alcohol, EINECS 204-667-0, MFCD00004591
2-Octanol (CAS 123-96-6) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H18O and a molecular weight of 130.228 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -38 °C, a boiling point of 177.9±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 71.1±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H318 — Causes serious eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 123-96-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-1992826-7
- Molecular Formula
- C8H18O
- Molecular Weight
- 130.228 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -38 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 177.9±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 71.1±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 130.135757 |
| PSA | 20.23000 |
| LogP | 2.82 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.426 |
| Additional Property | 0.1 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2905169000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2905169000 6-methylheptan-1-ol。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。Lowest tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Octanol?
The CAS number of 2-Octanol is 123-96-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Octanol?
2-Octanol has molecular formula C8H18O and molecular weight 130.228 g/mol.
Is 2-Octanol hazardous?
2-Octanol has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H318 — Causes serious eye damage.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "2-Octanol (CAS 123-96-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1992826-7 (accessed 2026-11-07).
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