2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate
Product Description
| Product | 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate |
| CAS | 27247-96-7 |
| Formula | CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2ONO2 |
| Synonym | 2-EHN, nitric acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, Nitric acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.96 g/ml @ 20ºC |
| Vapor Pressure | @ 40ºC : 40-53 Pa |
| Odor | Fruity, pungent, ester, characteristic |
| Molecular weight | 175.23 |
| Flash Point | Greater than 70ºC (closed-cup) |
| Freezing Point | Less than -45ºC |
| Boiling Point | Greater than 100ºC (decomposes) |
| Vapor Pressure | @ 20ºC : 27 Pa |
| Vapor Pressure | @ 82ºC : 1.33 kPa |
| Lower Explosive Limit | 0.25% v/v in air |
| Heat of Vaporization | 368 kJ/kg |
| Auto/Self Ignition Temperature | 130ºC (decomposes) |
| Log Pow | 3.74 (calculated), 4.14 (iso-octyl nitrate) |
| Kinematic viscosity | 108 cSt @ 20ºC |
| Solubility in water | 12.6 mg/L @ 20ºC |
| Decomposition temperature | Greater than 100ºC |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 1.010 (between 10ºC and 20ºC at atmospheric pressure) |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Has seen use as a fuel additive in oil and gas production |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Industry | Oil and Gas Production, Specialty Chemicals |
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