3-октанол

Описание

3-Octanol has a sweet, nutty, warm, herbaceous odor. Can be prepared in the racemic form by reduction of ethyl-n-amyl ketone with sodium in ether solution.

Химические свойства

3-Octanol may occur in its optically active form. It is a colorless liquid that has a mushroomy–earthy odor and occurs in mushrooms. 3-Octanol can be obtained by hydrogenation of 3-octanone; it is used in lavender compositions and for impartingmushroom-like odors.

Вхождение

It has been identified (free and esterified) in a variety of mint; also reported in lavender and the essential oils of Mentha arvenis var. piperascens and Mentha spicata. Also reported found in apple, banana, cranberry, grapes, papaya, strawberry, sourcherry, lemon, blackberry, Swiss cheese, pork, peas, potato, ginger, Mentha oils, thyme, fish, fried beef, cognac, rum, grape wines, coffee, tea, oats, soybean, mushroom, sweet marjoram, kelp, buckwheat, lemon balm, dried bonito, truffle, passionfruit and pepino fruit (Solanum muricatum).

Использование

3-Octanol is a liquid produced by hydrogenation of ethyl namyl ketone. It is used in fragrances and as an artificial flavoring in foods.

Подготовка

Can be prepared in the racemic form by reduction of ethyl-n-amyl ketone with sodium in ether solution.

Общее описание

Influence of environment of the TiO₂ photocatalyst on the rate of photocatalytic oxidation of liquid 3-octanol has been investigated.

Профиль безопасности

A moderate skin and eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.