Capryl alcohol, N-CAPRYL ALCOHOL;N-CAPRYLIC ALCOHOL;N-OCTANOL;N-OCTYL ALCOHOL;N-OCTYL ALCOHOL, PRIMARY;OCTANOL;OCTANOL,1-;OCTAN-1-OL

Octanol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a penetrating aromatic odor. Insoluble in water and floats on water. Vapors heavier than air. Vapors may irritate the eyes, nose, and respiratory system.Octan-1-ol is an octanol carrying the hydroxy group at position 1. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an octanol and a primary alcohol

It is used for making flavors and cosmetics, and as solvent, antifoaming agent, plasticizer, anti-freezing agent, lubricating oil additive, etc.

 Octanol itself is also used as a fragrance, blending rose, lily and other floral fragrances, as a soap fragrance. 

This product is a permitted edible spice specified by China GB2760-86. Mainly used to prepare coconut, pineapple, peach, chocolate and citrus flavors.