1,2-octanediol
Sign in to saveAlso known as 1,2-octylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxyoctane, caprylyl glycol, octane-1,2-diol
1,2-Octanediol, also known as caprylyl glycol, is a diol with the molecular formula CH(CH)CHOHCHOH.
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- Mass
- 146.131
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- Commons category
- 1,2-Octanediol
- canonical SMILES
- CCCCCCC(CO)O
- chemical formula
- C₈H₁₈O₂
- melting point
- 31.0
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1,2-Octanediol, also known as caprylyl glycol, is a diol with the molecular formula CH(CH)CHOHCHOH.
It is a common component of many creams and ointments, where it is used as a skin conditioning agent. It is also noted to have some antimicrobial (preserving) ability.
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