1,2-Octanediol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H18O2, a molecular weight of 146.23, and CAS Registry number 1117-86-8. It is also known as 1,2-dihydroxyoctane.
At room temperature, it is a colorless to white powder or lumpy solid with a melting point of 36-38℃, a boiling point of 131-132℃ (10 mmHg), a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm³, and a water solubility of 3 g/L (20℃). It is irritating to the eyes; the oral LD50 in rats is 2200 mg/kg. It is used in chromatographic separation and head lice treatment.
The CAS number for 1,2-octanediol is 1117-86-8, the molecular formula is C8H18O2, the molecular weight is 146.227, and the EINECS number is 214-254-7.
