1-Octanol
CAS 111-87-5 · C8H18O
Hazard classDanger — Irritant / harmful, Health hazard
PictogramsIrritant / harmfulHealth hazard
H-statements- H227 Combustible liquid
- H302 +H312 (14.7%): Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
- H305 May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
- H312 Harmful in contact with skin
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H316 Causes mild skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H370 Causes damage to organs
- H371 May cause damage to organs
- H401 Toxic to aquatic life
- H402 Harmful to aquatic life
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)FragranceIntermediateWetting agent (non-aqueous)Lubricating agentSurfactant (surface active agent)Solvent
Synonyms1-octanol · Octan-1-ol · 111-87-5 · N-octanol · Octyl alcohol · caprylic alcohol · n-Octyl alcohol · Heptyl carbinol
Molecular weight130.23 g/mol
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