CAS Registry Number

CAS 5978-70-1 — R)-(-)-2-Octanol

(R)-(-)-2-Octanol is a chiral secondary alcohol with a distinctive minty odor, widely used as a fragrance in perfumes, flavorings, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis for producing chiral pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This optically active compound has a CAS number of 5978-70-1, a molecular formula of CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH3, and a molecular weight of 130.23 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries a signal word of "Warning" for safety classification. Molekula supplies (R)-(-)-2-Octanol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.