octanol
noun
oc·ta·nol
| \ ˈäktəˌnȯl, -nōl\
plural -s
Definition of octanol
: any of four liquid alcohols C8H17OH derived from normal octane: such as
a
: the primary alcohol CH3(CH2)6CH2OH having a penetrating odor, occurring free or in the form of esters in oils from plant seeds and fruits, and used chiefly in organic synthesis and in perfumes
— called also 1-octanol, n-octyl alcohol
b
: a viscous oily secondary alcohol CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH3 having an aromatic odor, made by heating the sodium soap of castor oil, and used chiefly as a solvent, in organic synthesis, and in perfumes
— called also 2-octanol
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