Caprylic alcohol, 98%

Name: Caprylic alcohol, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001896

About Caprylic alcohol, 98%

Listed under CAS 111-87-5, Caprylic alcohol is a laboratory solvent available from Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade), specified at 98% purity. Its molecular formula is C8H18O and its molecular weight is 130.23 g/mol. The IUPAC name is octan-1-ol. Alternative names: Alcohol C8 and Capryl alcohol,.

In its supplied form it is a colourless liquid. Key physical data: a density of 0.823-0.825 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for reaction medium, extraction and work-up, cleaning and rinsing and food and flavour applications. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and food and beverage processing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Caprylic alcohol in 500 mL, 5 L and 170 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Reaction medium
Extraction & work-up
Cleaning & rinsing
Food & flavour applications

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Caprylic alcohol, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001896
CAS Number	111-87-5
IUPAC name	octan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₈O
Molecular weight	130.23 g/mol
Exact mass	130.1358
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29051690
InChIKey	KBPLFHHGFOOTCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCO
PubChem CID	957

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Density	0.823-0.825 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	Alcohol C8, Capryl alcohol,, 1-octanol, N-octanol, Octyl alcohol, n-Octyl alcohol, Heptyl carbinol, 1-Hydroxyoctane, Alcohol C-8, Octilin, Primary octyl alcohol, n-Octan-1-ol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302+H312Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 111-87-5

GC

1-Octanol anhydrous, for GC >99.5%

CAS: 111-87-5
Formula: C₈H₁₈O
MW: 130.23 g/mol

VQ-045836

Synthesis

1-Octanol, 98%

CAS: 111-87-5
Formula: C₈H₁₈O
MW: 130.23 g/mol

VQ-001955

HPLC

1-Octanol, for HPLC 99.5%

CAS: 111-87-5
Formula: C₈H₁₈O
MW: 130.23 g/mol

VQ-001713

HPLC / Spectroscopy

1-Octanol, for HPLC, for spectroscopy 99%

CAS: 111-87-5
Formula: C₈H₁₈O
MW: 130.23 g/mol

VQ-045554

AR

1-Octanol, GR 99%+

CAS: 111-87-5
Formula: C₈H₁₈O
MW: 130.23 g/mol

VQ-001765

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Caprylic alcohol, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Caprylic alcohol, 98% is 111-87-5. It is also known as Alcohol C8, Capryl alcohol,, 1-octanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Caprylic alcohol, 98%?

Caprylic alcohol, 98% has the molecular formula C8H18O and a molecular weight of 130.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is octan-1-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Caprylic alcohol, 98% can I order?

We supply Caprylic alcohol, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 170 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Caprylic alcohol, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Caprylic alcohol, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Caprylic alcohol, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Caprylic alcohol, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.