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3-octanol; (s)-3-octanol


Name(s) 3-octanol; (s)-3-octanol
Scientific name(s) 3-octanol; octan-3-ol; amyl ethyl carbinol; octanol-3; ethyl-n-amylcarbinol; amylethylcarbinol
Formula C8H18O
Molecular mass 130.231
IUPAC name octan-3-ol
INCHI InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)4-2/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3
SMILE CCCCCC(O)CC
CAS ID 20296-29-1; 589-98-0; 22658-92-0
PubChem ID 11527
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID Not available
Description Present in Mentha subspecies oils, sage, soybeans, porcini (Boletus edulis), wines and other foodstuffs. Flavouring agent. 3-Octanol is found in many foods, some of which are mushrooms, soy bean, rosemary, and alcoholic beverages.