3-Octanon-1-ol

Independent reference data for 3-Octanon-1-ol (CAS 65405-68-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings IndexFlavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

3-(Hydroxymethyl)heptan-2-one; 3-Octanon-1-ol; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-heptanone; 2-Heptanone, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-; FEMA No. 2804; NWU4UN7SMJ; UNII-NWU4UN7SMJ; EINECS 265-739-5; DTXSID30867143; 3-OCTANON-1-OL [FHFI]; 3-HYDROXYMETHYL-2-HEPTANONE; 3-BUTYL-4-HYDROXY-2-BUTANONE; RefChem:92655; DTXCID10815349; (+-)-3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-HEPTANONE; 3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-HEPTANONE, (+-)-

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent Secondary components do not raise a safety concern.
GHS notification summary	100% (89 / 89)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	100% (89 / 89)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (89 of 89) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 89 of 89 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

3-Octanon-1-ol is identified by CAS 65405-68-7, molecular formula C8H16O2 and molecular weight 144.12 g/mol. UNII NWU4UN7SMJ; ChEBI 179943; InChIKey MHOXVRWQBOAOAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 94.00 to 96.00 °C. @ 9.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 94.6 °C (8-9 mm Hg); Density: 0.945-0.949.

Physical description and handling notes

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