4Octanol1

4Octanol1 is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H18O. It is an isomer of octanol, meaning it has the same chemical formula but a different structural arrangement of atoms. Specifically, 4Octanol1 refers to the alcohol where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to the fourth carbon atom of an eight-carbon chain, with the numbering starting from one end of the chain. This systematic name indicates that the parent alkane is octane, and the hydroxyl group is located at the 4-position.

As an alcohol, 4Octanol1 exhibits properties characteristic of this functional group. It is expected to be a liquid at room temperature, with some solubility in water due to the polar hydroxyl group, though its longer hydrocarbon chain will limit this solubility compared to shorter-chain alcohols. It is likely to be miscible with many organic solvents. The compound will participate in typical alcohol reactions, such as oxidation, esterification, and dehydration. Its specific physical properties, such as boiling point and density, are determined by its molecular structure and intermolecular forces.

The synthesis of 4Octanol1 can be achieved through various organic chemistry routes, often involving the reduction of a corresponding ketone or aldehyde, or the hydration of an alkene. Its potential applications would depend on its specific properties and cost-effectiveness compared to other octanol isomers or similar compounds. It might find use as a solvent, a chemical intermediate in the production of other substances, or in the formulation of certain products. Further research or specific industrial context would be needed to detail its precise uses.