1-Octen-3-Ol

Independent reference data for 1-Octen-3-Ol (CAS 3391-86-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Octenol is used, sometimes in combination with carbon dioxide, to attract insects in order to kill them with certain electronic devices. Its odor has been described as green and moldy or meaty; it is used in certain perfumes. In an animal study, octenol has been found to disrupt dopamine homeostasis and may be an environmental agent involved in parkinsonism.Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

1-OCTEN-3-OL; Oct-1-en-3-ol; 3391-86-4; Vinyl amyl carbinol; Amyl vinyl carbinol; 1-Vinylhexanol; 3-Hydroxy-1-octene; Matsuica alcohol; Mushroom alcohol; Pentylvinylcarbinol; Vinyl hexanol; Amylvinylcarbinol; octene-1-ol-3; FEMA No. 2805; DTXSID3035214; NSC-87563

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Cucumber, Earth, Fat, Floral, Mushroom No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (96.6%), H315 (99.9%), H319 (99.8%), H332 (97.4%), H400 (93.9%), H317, H401, H412

H302 (96.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H315 (99.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

1-Octen-3-Ol is identified by CAS 3391-86-4, molecular formula C8H16O and molecular weight 128.12 g/mol. UNII WXB511GE38; ChEBI 34118; InChIKey VSMOENVRRABVKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 84.00 to 85.00 °C. @ 25.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 175-175.2 °C; Melting Point: 175 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.