2-BUTYL-1-OCTANOL
- CAS NO.：3913-02-8
- Empirical Formula: C12H26O
- Molecular Weight: 186.33
- MDL number: MFCD00053508
- EINECS: 223-470-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:24:56
What is 2-BUTYL-1-OCTANOL?
Chemical properties
liquid
The Uses of 2-BUTYL-1-OCTANOL
2-Butyl-1-octanol (BuOA) has been used to synthesize:
- 2-butyl-1-octyl-methacrylate (BOMA)
- 3,5,5-trimethyl-1-hexyl methacrylate (TMHMA)
- hydrophobic polyesters in miniemulsion in the presence of large amounts of water
It has also been used as an extraction solvent in extractive fed-batch experiments.
What are the applications of Application
2-Butyl-1-octanol is a solvent and surfactant with low viscosity
Definition
ChEBI: A primary alcohol that is 1-octanol substituted by a butyl group at position 2. Metabolite observed in cancer metabolism.
General Description
2-Butyl-1-octanol (BuOA) is a long-chain glass forming monohydroxy alcohol.
Safety Profile
Mildly toxic by ingestion, A skin and eye irritant. See also ALCOHOLS. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. Incompatible with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid and irritating fumes.
Properties of 2-BUTYL-1-OCTANOL
| Melting point: | -80°C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 145-149 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.833 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 8.1Pa at 37.8℃ |
| refractive index | 1.4400 to 1.4440 |
| Flash point: | 113 °C |
| form | clear liquid |
| pka | 15.09±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Water Solubility | 1mg/L at 23℃ |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Butyloctanol (3913-02-8) |
Safety information for 2-BUTYL-1-OCTANOL
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for 2-BUTYL-1-OCTANOL
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