octanol
/ˈɑktəˌnɔl/
noun
- A colorless, oily alcohol with eight carbon atoms, used in making perfumes and flavorings.
- The chemist added a small amount of octanol to the mixture to create a fruity scent.
- Octanol is often used as a solvent in industrial processes.
- Some perfumes contain octanol for its rose-like aroma.