Octan-2-ol
CAS 123-96-6 · C8H18O
Hazard classDanger — Flammable, Corrosive, Irritant / harmful, Environmental hazard
PictogramsFlammableCorrosiveIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- H227 Combustible liquid
- H305 May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
- H316 Causes mild skin irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H402 Harmful to aquatic life
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Synonyms204-667-0 · 2-OCTANOL · Octan-2-ol · 2-Octyl alcohol · Hexylmethylcarbinol · 2-Hydroxyoctane · 1-Methylheptyl alcohol · sec-Caprylic alcohol
Molecular weight130.23 g/mol
Data sourceAggregated classification PubChem · REACH-registeredGHS aggregated by PubChem from registrant and agency submissions; not individually harmonised. Always verify against the official SDS before compliance use.
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