1,8-Octanediol is used in cosmetics, perfumes, ink, essence and in UV coating. It acts as a precursor in the synthesis of polymer and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
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Applications
1,8-Octanediol is used in cosmetics, perfumes, ink, essence and in UV coating. It acts as a precursor in the synthesis of polymer and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acid chlorides acid, anhydrides and chloroformates.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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- Zeimaran, E.; Pourshahrestani, S.; Pingguan-Murphy, B.; Kadri, N. A.; Rothan, H. A.; Yusof, R.; Towler, M. R.; Djordjevic, I. Fabrication and characterization of poly(octanediol citrate)/gallium-containing bioglass microcomposite scaffolds. J. Mater. Sci. 2015, 50 (5), 2189-2201.