2-Octanol(Capryl alcohol)

2-Octanol from castor oil:

2-octanol (Capryl alcohol) is a monohydric alcohol which is produced as a major product along with sebacic acid in the caustic fusion of castor oil under high temperature conditions.

It is used as a solvent, dehydrater, anti-bubbling and floatation agent etc and also for the preparation of different esters.

Octanol acts a substituent for higher alcohols and as fiber oil.

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2-Octanol Information

  • Synonyms: Capryl alcohol; methylhexyl carbinol;1-methyl-1-heptanol; 2-octyl alcohol
  • 2-Octanol is the main raw material for some esters. It is used as a solvent, dehydrater and antibubbling agent.
  • In coal industry, it is used as floatation agent
  • In farming chemical industry, it is used as floatation agent & as for producing emulsifiers
  • In chemical fiber industry, it is used as fiber oil
  • In perfume industry, it is used for producing intermediates.

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Castor Oil > Sebacic Acid, 2-Octanol

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