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1,8-Octanediol

98%

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Synonym(s):
Octamethylene glycol
Linear Formula:
HO(CH2)8OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
146.23
Beilstein:
1633499
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

98%

bp

172 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

57-61 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OCCCCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C8H18O2/c9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10/h9-10H,1-8H2

InChI key

OEIJHBUUFURJLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

1,8-Octanediol can undergo:
  • Polycondensation with citric acid to form biodegradable poly(1,8-octanediol citrate)(POC) crosslinked bioelastomer which can be blended with various additives.
  • Fischer esterification with dicarboxylic acids to form diol-based macromers.

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

248.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

120 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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