Also known as: 2-ethylhexanol, 2-EH, octyl alcohol
CAS 104-76-7C8H18OEnquire for availability
Octanol is the principal raw material for plasticiser esters and a low-volatility coalescing solvent, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
104-76-7
Formula
C8H18O
Grade
Technical grade, 99.5% min
Packing
160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our alcohols & solvents range, Octanol is the principal raw material for plasticiser esters and a low-volatility coalescing solvent. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless oily liquid with a mild odour, in technical grade, 99.5% min, with an assay of 99.5% min. The CAS number is 104-76-7 and the molecular formula is C8H18O.
Applications of Octanol
Where it is used:
Feedstock for DOP, DOA and other plasticiser esters
Defoamer in paper, paint and fermentation processes
Coalescing and flow agent in emulsion paints
Solvent in mineral extraction and lube additive manufacture
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Store in cool, dry, ventilated store. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Octanol
CAS No.
104-76-7
Formula
C8H18O
Appearance
Clear colourless oily liquid with a mild odour
Grade
Technical grade, 99.5% min
Purity / Assay
99.5% min
Assay
99.5% min
Water
0.1% max
Boiling point
184 °C
Flash point
73 °C
Colour (APHA)
10 max
Packing
160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Storage
Cool, dry, ventilated store
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Feedstock for DOP, DOA and other plasticiser esters
Defoamer in paper, paint and fermentation processes
Coalescing and flow agent in emulsion paints
Solvent in mineral extraction and lube additive manufacture
What packing is Octanol supplied in?
Octanol is supplied in 160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Octanol do you stock?
We supply technical grade, 99.5% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Octanol outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
