Octane-1,8-diol
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| Octane-1,8-diol | |
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| Other names | 1,8-Octanediol Octamethylene glycol 1,8-Dihydroxyoctane |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [629-41-4] |
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| SMILES | OCCCCCCCCO |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C8H18O2 |
| Molar mass | 146.23 g mol-1 |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Melting point |
57-61 °C, 330-334 K, 135-142 °F |
| Boiling point |
172 °C (at 20 mmHg) |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | GFS Chemicals, Inc. MSDS |
| NFPA 704 |
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| S-phrases | S24/25 |
| Flash point | 148 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Octane-1,8-diol, also known as octamethylene glycol, is a diol with the molecular formula HO(CH2)8OH. Octane-1,8-diol is a white crystalline solid at room temperature and pressure.
Octane-1,8-diol is used as a monomer in the synthesis of some polymers such as polyesters and polyurethanes. It has bacteriostatic and bacteriacidal properties which make it a useful preservative. It is also used in coating materials, slurries, paper mills and water circulation systems for the effective preservation against bacteria and fungi.[1]
As with other fatty alcohols, octane-1,8-diol is used in cosmetics as an emollient and humectant.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ 1,8-Octanediol at chemicalland21.com
