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7-Octen-1-ol / 7-Octenol / Oct-7-en-1-ol 7-Octen-1-ol / CAS RN 13175-44-5

 OEA structural formula


7-Octen-1-ol (also known as 7-Octenol or Oct-7-en-1-ol, CAS RN 13175-44-5)  has a reactive double bond and a hydroxyl group at the endpoints of its long alkyl chain. It is used as a building block for fragrances, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates, as well as a raw material for silane coupling agents and as a polarization modifier for polyolefins.

OEA

Applications of 7-Octen-1-ol: Fragrance, Agrochemical and Pharmaceutical Building Block

Building Block

OEA (7-Octen-1-ol) is used as a component (building block) in macrocyclic musk fragrances and insect pheromones.

Polarization of polyolefin

Introducing polarity, enhances compatibility and adhesion to highly polar materials. This will further improve the product performances.

Physical Properties of 7-Octen-1-ol

Flash Point (Tag's CC)81℃
Boiling Point181 - 185℃
Freezing Point<-50℃
Vapor pressure 1.55 hPa (25ºC)
Solubility in Water2.48 g/L (pH7, 20℃)

Synonym：1-Octene-8-ol
7-Octenol
Oct-7-en-1-ol