2-Octanol


2-Octanol is a fatty alcohol. It is a secondary eight-carbon chiral compound. 2-Octanol is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. 2-Octanol can be a biobased alternative of 2-ethylhexanol and its derivates in numerous applications.

Manufacturing

Cleavage of ricinoleic acid produces a mixture of 2-octanol and sebacic acid 8.

Uses

2-Octanol is mainly used as:
It can also be used as a chemical intermediate for production of various other chemicals: