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octanol

/ˈɒk.tə.nɒl/

/ˈɑk.tə.nɔl/

octanolnoun

octanols

Translations

Octanol is often used in the production of perfumes.

Октанол часто используется в производстве духов.

Definitions

A type of alcohol with the chemical formula C8H18O, often used as a solvent or in the manufacture of perfumes and flavorings.

The laboratory used octanol as a solvent in the chemical reaction.

Any of several isomeric alcohols having eight carbon atoms; C8H18O.

Different octanols exhibit varying boiling points depending on their structure.

Synonyms

octyl alcohol

caprylic alcohol

capryl alcohol

C8 alcohol

octanoladjective

/ˈɒk.tə.nɒl/

/ˈɑk.tə.nɔl/

Used attributively in technical writing (e.g., "octanol phase", "octanol partition coefficient").

Definitions

Relating to or derived from octanol.

The octanol layer was carefully separated during the extraction process.