Product Description

Catalogue Number B677645
Chemical Name Brivaracetam
Synonyms (±)-2-Octanol; 1-Methyl-1-heptanol; 1-Methylheptanol; 1-Methylheptyl Alcohol; 2-Hydroxy-n-octane; 2-Hydroxyoctane; 2-Octyl Alcohol; Capryl Alcohol; DL-2-Octanol; Hexylmethylcarbinol; Methylhexylcarbinol; NSC 14759; dl-Methylhexylcarbinol; n-Octan-2-ol; s-Octyl alcohol; sec-Caprylic alcohol; β-Octyl alcohol
CAS Number 357336-20-0
Molecular Formula C₁₁H₂₀N₂O₂
Appearance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 72 – 78°C
Molecular Weight 212.29
Storage 4°C
Solubility DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Category Standards; Chiral Molecules; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites;
Applications 2-Octanol is used as a chemical reagent in the synthesis of a variety of pharmaceutical compounds usually through its oxidation to a ketone or aldehyde. Used in the synthesis of piperine derivates as MAO A & B inhibitors.
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