2-Ethylhexanol

Product Description

Product	2-Ethylhexanol
CAS	104-76-7
Formula	C₈H₁₈O
Synonym	Isooctanol, Ethyl Hexanol, 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-, 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol

Typical Product Specifications

Density	0.83 (20 c)
Surface Tension	27.6 dynescm (20 c)
Slightly Soluble	in water
Refractive Index	1.42900 to 1.43400 @ 20.00 °C
Boiling Point	184.00 to 186.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	0.207000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C
Flash Point	171.00 °F. TCC
Odor	citrus fresh floral oily sweet
Assay	96.00 to 100.00 %
Specific gravity	0.83000 to 0.83400 @ 25.00 °C
Melting Point	-76.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Density	4.49
Appearance	colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid
logP (o/w)	2.82
Odor Type	citrus
Pounds/Gallon	6.906 to 6.940
Molecular weight	130.26
Color	colorless to pale yellow clear liquid, mild oily sweet slightly rose fragrance
Solubility	ethanol, ether, diethyl ether, dmso, acetone, benzene, chloroform
Chemical Structure
Notes	Used as a starting material for the synthesis numerous plasticizers. Used as a defoaming agent for industrial drilling fluids. Maintains fluid consistency and defoams drilling muds. Esters of 2-ethylhexanol are far more commonly used in the personal care industry for their emollient properties in lotions, creams, and sunscreens. 2-Ethylhexanol is also a widely used solvent because of it's low volatility. This material is also offered in reagent grade for laboratory testing and analysis. Use: PERFUMING
Class	Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols, Chemical Intermediates, Plasticizers, Emollients - Butters, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Drilling Mud Defoamers, Commercial Chemicals, Drilling Fluid Additives, Industrial Chemicals, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly
Function	Solvents, Intermediates, Drilling Fluid Additives, Anti-Foaming Agent
Industry	Cosmetic, Industrial, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Fracking

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