1-octanol

The bulk solvent in which the reverse micelles exist is a mixture of isooctane and 1-octanol.

Hydrolysis yields the octanoic acid salt (the surfactant) and 1-octanol (the cosurfactant).

However other alcohol groups such as 1-octanol are being researched to provide relief from essential tremor without providing the intoxication or toxicity that ethanol does.

This showed the safety of 1-octanol and its efficacy in reducing tremor in patients diagnosed with essential tremor.

Tests of repeated bolus dosages of 1-hexanol and 1-octanol showed potential for CNS depression and induced respiratory distress.