1,2-Octanediol

Agent Name
1,2-Octanediol
CAS Number
1117-86-8
Formula
C8-H18-O2
Major Category
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1,2-Octanediol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2-Dihydroxyoctane; 1,2-Octylene glycol; [ChemIDplus] Octane-1,2-diol; [CBW MSDS]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
White solid; mp = 30-35 deg C; [CBW MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in cosmetic and pharmaceutic preparations; [CBW MSDS]
Comments
A severe eye irritant that may cause serious injury; [CBW MSDS] See "2-Octanol."
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Explanatory Notes
Vapor pressure = 1.05 mm Hg at 90 deg C; [CBW MSDS]

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