2 Ethylhexanol
Product Description
| Product | 2 Ethylhexanol |
| CAS | 104-76-7 |
| Formula | C8H18O |
| Synonym | Alcohol C8, 2-EH, 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol, 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol, 2-Ethylhexyl alcohol 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl, 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 |
| Sulfuric Acid Color (Pt/Co Scale) | <= 20 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | <= 0.01 % (w/w) |
| Acid Number | <= 0.10 mgKOH/g |
| Platinum - Cobalt- Color Number | <= 5 |
| Water | <= 0.05% (w/w) |
| Appearance | Clear and Free |
| 2 Ethylhexanol | >= 99.5% |
| Carbonyl Number | <= 0.15 mgKOH/g (MW= 128 g/mol) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.05 mm hg (20 c) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4300 (20 c) |
| Molecular weight | 130.26 |
| Color | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid, mild oily sweet slightly rose fragrance |
| Flash Point | 81.1 c |
| Solubility | ethanol, ether, diethyl ether, dmso, acetone, benzene, chloroform |
| Boiling Point | 183.5 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | 2 Ethyl Hexanol is an important organic compound that is primarily used as a plasticizer. It can be used to help manufacturers defoam varnishes, paints, and ceramics, and be used as a low volatility solvent in the production of coatings and lacquers.
Use: PERFUMING |
| Class | Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols, Plasticizers, Solvents, Organic Intermediates and Compounds |
| Function | Solvents, Plasticizers, Resins, Organic Intermediate |
| Industry | Resin & Coating, Textiles, Organics, Solvents |
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