English word octanol comes from English octane
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| octane | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any of the eighteen isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons (C8H18) found in petroleum, especially an iso-octane 2,2,4 trimethyl-pentane; they are used as fuels and solvents. |
| octanol | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of many isomers of the saturated aliphatic alcohol having eight carbon atoms, but especially the simple primary alcohol n-octanol; its esters are used in perfumery. |