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1-Octanol

TL;DR: 1-Octanol (CAS 111-87-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H18O and molecular weight 130.13577 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

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Also Known As: 1-octanol, octanol, Octan-1-ol, N-octanol, Octyl alcohol

CAS Number
111-87-5
Molecular Formula
C8H18O
Molecular Weight
130.13577 g/mol
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Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC8H18O
Molecular Weight130.13577 g/mol
XLogP3.0
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)20.2 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors1
Rotatable Bonds6
Exact Mass130.13577 Da
Heavy Atoms9
Complexity43.0
Melting Point5 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point383 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density0.829 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Flash Point178 °F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure0.07 [mmHg]
Refractive IndexIndex of refraction = 1.4205 at 20 °C/D
SolubilityIn water, 540 mg/L at 25 °C
SMILESCCCCCCCCO
InChIKeyKBPLFHHGFOOTCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: 1-Octanol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 1-Octanol (CAS 111-87-5) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.

A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, 1-Octanol (CAS 111-87-5) has the molecular formula C8H18O and a molecular weight of 130.14 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.829 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: In water, 540 mg/L at 25 °C. It is also known as 1-octanol and octanol.

Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of 1-Octanol

XLogP
3.0
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
20.2
Hydrogen Bond Donors
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
6
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
43.0
Exact Mass
130.13577
Monoisotopic Mass
130.13577
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of 1-Octanol

The XLogP value of 3.0 indicates that 1-Octanol is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.2 Ų, 1-Octanol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 1-Octanol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 1-Octanol?

The CAS number of 1-Octanol is 111-87-5.

What is the molecular formula of 1-Octanol?

The molecular formula of 1-Octanol is C8H18O.

What is the molecular weight of 1-Octanol?

The molecular weight of 1-Octanol is 130.13577 g/mol.

What are the applications of 1-Octanol?

1-Octanol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 1-Octanol (CAS 111-87-5) with custom synthesis available from...

Where can I buy 1-Octanol?

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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 1-Octanol?

Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for 1-Octanol and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.

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