Trans-2-Octen-1-ol （CAS#18409-17-1)
18409-17-1 (trans-2-Octen-1-ol) – Safety, Storage, Applications & Uses
Safety & Storage
WGK Germany: 3 (Severe hazard to aquatic environment)
Hazard Classification: Eye Irrit. 2, Skin Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3 (respiratory irritation)
GHS Pictogram: GHS07 (Warning)
Personal Protection: Wear safety goggles and gloves, avoid inhalation of vapor or skin contact
Storage Conditions: Store sealed, away from light, in dry conditions at room temperature to prevent oxidation
Uses & Applications
Food Additive:
Listed as FEMA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), approved for use as a flavoring agent
Naturally found in apple, cranberry, orange, grape, strawberry jam, roast turkey, black tea, kelp, etc.
Used to enhance natural flavor profiles in beverages, meat products, and baked goods
Fragrance & Flavor:
Used in green and vegetable-type fragrance formulations, such as grass, cucumber, tomato, and mushroom notes
Enhances naturalness and complexity in perfumes and personal care products
Research & Biochemical Reagent:
Serves as a reference standard or control compound in GC analysis and olfactory receptor studies
Applied in flavor compound tracing and metabolic pathway research
Industrial Intermediate:
Used to synthesize ester derivatives, such as trans-2-octenyl acetate, for advanced fragrance applications
