2-Octanol (octan-2-ol, 2-OH) is an organic compound with the chemical formula . It is a colorless oily liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. 2-Octanol is classified fatty alcohol. A secondary alcohol, it is chiral.
Production
2-Octanol is produced commercially by base-cleavage of ricinoleic acid. The coproduct is a mixture of sebacic acid (). Castor oil, which consists mainly of triglycerides of ricinoleic acid, is the main feedstock.
Uses
It is a precursor to 2-octyl cyanoacrylate, a version of superglue used as a wound closure adhesive. It is closely related to octyl cyanoacrylate. The use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate was approved in 1998; offered as an alternative to stitches, sutures, and or adhesive strips.
2-Octanol is also used as:
- Flavor
- low-volatility solvent : Diverses Resins (Paints & Coatings, Adhesives, Inks, etc.), Agrochemicals, Mineral Extraction, etc....
- Defoaming agent : Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Cement, Coatings, Coal, etc.
- a frother in mineral flotation
- wetting agent
It can also be used as a chemical intermediate for production of various other chemicals:
- Surfactants (ethoxylates, sulfates, ether sulfates, etc.),
- Cosmetic emollients esters (palmitate, adipate, maleate, stearate, myristate, etc.),
- Plasticizers (acrylates, maleates, etc.),
- Pesticides: Dinocap
- Lubricants: Zinc dithiophosphate (ZDDP)
- Fragrances (salicylate)
- Used in the manufacturing of perfumes and disinfectant soaps
- Used to prevent foaming and as a solvent for fats and waxes
- Used to examine and control Essential Tremor and other types of involuntary neurological tremors
See also
Notes
References
- http://www.agrobiobase.com/fr/annuaire/bioproduits/chimie-formulation-synthese/2-octano