C8 Fatty Alcohol

Product description and Performance

C8 Fatty Alcohol is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol with the chemical formula C8H18O and the structural formula CH3(CH2)6CH2OH. It consists of an eight-carbon alkyl chain with a terminal hydroxyl group (-OH), classifying it as a primary alcohol. 1-Octanol is a colorless, oily liquid with a mild alcoholic odor and low water solubility. It is commonly used as a solvent, chemical intermediate, fragrance ingredient, and pharmaceutical excipient.

Product Application

C8 Fatty Alcohol has broad applications across various industries. In chemical and industrial production, it serves as a solvent for oils, resins, waxes, and rubber, as well as a raw material for producing plasticizers, lubricants, and stabilizers. In the fragrance and flavor industry, it is used to create floral fragrances and as a flavoring agent in food additives. In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, it functions as a drug solvent and formulation excipient, commonly found in creams, lotions, and perfumes for its lubricating and moisturizing properties. Additionally, it acts as a synergist in pesticide formulations and a chemical treatment agent for environmental cleanup. In laboratory research, it is used in extraction and chromatographic separation due to its excellent solubility and separation capabilities.

Specification:

Test Items	Spec. Limited
Appearance 30°C	Clear, No Extraneous Matters
Color-APHA	10 max.
Acid Value	0.1 max.
Saponitication	1.0 max.
Iodine Value	0.3 max.
Moiture, %	0.1 max.
Hydroxyl Value	425-432
Composition, (% by GC) C6 C8 C10	0-1 98 min. 0-1
Hydro carbons	0-1

Package: 170KG/Plastic Drum.