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1-octanol; octanol


Name(s) 1-octanol; octanol
Scientific name(s) 1-octanol
Formula C8H18O
Molecular mass 130.231
IUPAC name 1-octanol
INCHI InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3
SMILE CCCCCCCCO
CAS ID 111-87-5
PubChem ID 957
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID Not available
Description Occurs in the form of esters in some essential oils. Flavouring agent. 1-Octanol is found in many foods, some of which are common wheat, lime, tea, and corn.