1-octanol is a kind of organic matter with chemical formula C8H18O. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, etc. It is a straight chain saturated fatty alcohol with 8 carbon atoms. It is a colorless transparent liquid under normal temperature and pressure. 1- octanol can be used as spices, octanal, octanic acid and their ester raw materials, can also be used as solvents, defoamers and lubricating oil additives