The substance referred to as 1-Octanol is categorized under Reference Substances for Gas Chromatography (GC) within the broader category of Natural & Reference Materials, specifically Phytochemicals and Reference substances HPLC/TLC/GC. It has a molecular formula of C8H18O and a Molecular Weight of 130.23 g/mol. In the workplace, it is labeled as a Precept label material and requires the use of safety goggles due to its potential hazards. The Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number for this compound is 111-87-5.

• CAS Number: 111-87-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H18O
• Molecular Weight: 130.23
• Exact Mass: 130.135765193
• Boiling Point: 383 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
• Melting Point: 5 °F (USCG, 1999)
• Density: 4.5 (AIR= 1)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H302+H312 (14.7%): Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]