| 释义 |
oc·ta·nol
\ˈäktəˌnȯl, -nōl\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: octane + -ol
: any of four liquid alcohols C8H17OH derived from normal octane: as
a. : the primary alcohol CH3(CH2)6CH2OH having a penetrating odor, occurring free or in the form of esters in oils from plant seeds and fruits, and used chiefly in organic synthesis and in perfumes — called also 1-octanol, n-octyl alcohol
b. : a viscous oily secondary alcohol CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH3 having an aromatic odor, made by heating the sodium soap of castor oil, and used chiefly as a solvent, in organic synthesis, and in perfumes — called also 2-octanol |