2-Octanol

2-Octanol (octan-2-ol, 2-OH) is a fatty alcohol. It is a secondary eight-carbon chiral compound. 2-Octanol is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents.v2-Octanol can be a biobased alternative of 2-ethylhexanol and its derivates in numerous applications.

Manufacturing 
Cleavage of ricinoleic acid produces a mixture of 2-octanol and sebacic acid ((CH2)8(CO2H)2).

Uses
2-Octanol is mainly 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
 1-Octanol

Notes

References 
 http://www.agrobiobase.com/fr/annuaire/bioproduits/chimie-formulation-synthese/2-octano

Category:Fatty alcohols
Category:Alkanols