1,8-Octanediol - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

NAVIGATION

1,8-Octanediol

PRICE INQUIRY

Catalog Number

ACMA00016766

Product Name

1,8-Octanediol

Category

Polymers

IUPAC Name

octane-1,8-diol

Molecular Weight

146.23g/mol

Molecular Formula

C8H18O2

Canonical SMILES

C(CCCCO)CCCO

InChI

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

InChI Key

OEIJHBUUFURJLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Melting Point

63.0 °C

Application

1,8-Octanediol, appearing as colorless to white crystals or flakes, is a versatile compound valued for its role in the synthesis of polyesters and polyurethanes. Soluble in ethanol but insoluble in water, ether, and light gasoline, this diol serves as a critical monomer in creating various polymers. Its applications extend beyond industrial uses to include cosmetics, perfumes, inks, and UV coatings, where it contributes to product stability and performance. Additionally, 1,8-Octanediol acts as a precursor in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its chemical nature allows it to undergo polycondensation with citric acid to produce biodegradable poly(1,8-octanediol citrate), a crosslinked bioelastomer that can be enhanced with additional substances. Furthermore, it can participate in Fischer esterification with dicarboxylic acids, leading to the formation of diol-based macromers, showcasing its adaptability and significance in numerous fields.

Complexity

47.2

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

211-090-8

Exact Mass

146.13068g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

146.13068g/mol

NSC Number