2-Octanol CAS No: 123-96-6

Various application
Chemical Intermediate:
2-Octanol is a key building block for synthesizing various chemical compounds, including surfactants, esters, and phosphates.
It can replace other primary alcohols in the production of esters, which are used in plasticizers, emollients (for cosmetics), synthetic lubricants, and adhesives.
Refined 2-Octanol can be used to produce plasticizers like dioctyl phthalate (DCP) and dioctyl adipate (DCA).
It can also be a substitute for 2-ethylhexanol or isooctyl alcohol in the production of diesters and plasticizers.
2-Octanol is a raw material for producing caproic acid, an intermediate in the creation of flavors like ethyl caproate.
2. Solvent:
2-Octanol is a green solvent, meaning it’s derived from renewable sources (like castor oil) and has a lower environmental impact.
It’s used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and personal care industries.
In the paints, coatings, and adhesives industry, it’s added to improve performance and properties.
It’s also used as a solvent in rare minerals extraction.
3. Defoamer:
2-Octanol is used as a defoamer in various industrial processes, helping to reduce or prevent the formation of foam.
4. Flavor and Fragrance Industry:
2-Octanol is a perfume intermediate and is used to mask unpleasant industrial odors.
It’s a component in the production of synthetic perfumes and artificial flavors.
5. Other Applications:
In the coal industry, 2-Octanol is used as a flotation agent.
It serves as a frother in mineral flotation.
It can be used as a flow aid and a defoaming agent in paper production.
It acts as a solvent for fats and waxes.