1,2-Octanediol

At a glance

Synthetic, used in fragrances for skin, musky notes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
1117-86-8
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01