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1-Octanol

MESHD020003

A colorless, slightly viscous liquid used as a defoaming or wetting agent. It is also used as a solvent for protective coatings, waxes, and oils, and as a raw material for plasticizers. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed)

Synonyms

  • 1 Octanol
  • n-Octanol
  • n Octanol
  • n-Octyl Alcohol
  • Alcohol, n-Octyl
  • n Octyl Alcohol

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