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2-Ethyl-1-hexanol, 99%
CAS: 104-76-7 | C8H18O | 130.231 g/mol
$51.55 - $139.63
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 104-76-7 |
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Molecular Formula | C8H18O |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 130.231 |
MDL Number | MFCD00004746 |
InChI Key | YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | 2-ethylhexanol, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 1-hexanol, 2-ethyl, 2-ethylhexyl alcohol, ethylhexanol, alcohol, 2-ethylhexyl, xi-2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 2-aethylhexanol german, ethylhexanol, 2, fema no. 3151 |
PubChem CID | 7720 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:16011 |
IUPAC Name | 2-ethylhexan-1-ol |
SMILES | CCCCC(CC)CO |
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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500 mL |
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AAA171040F
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A171040F |
2500 mL |
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Description
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is used as a flavor, fragrance and plasticizer. It is used to prepare diesters bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. It reacts with nitric acid and used as an octane booster. Its ester, 2-ethylhexyl ester is a component of sunscreen octocrylene. Further, it is used as a low volatility solvent for resins, animal fats, waxes, vegetable oils and petroleum derivatives. In addition to this, it is used in plasticizer, dioctyl phthalate, which is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride products.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is used as a flavor, fragrance and plasticizer. It is used to prepare diesters bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. It reacts with nitric acid and used as an octane booster. Its ester, 2-ethylhexyl ester is a component of sunscreen octocrylene. Further, it is used as a low volatility solvent for resins, animal fats, waxes, vegetable oils and petroleum derivatives. In addition to this, it is used in plasticizer, dioctyl phthalate, which is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride products.
Solubility
Miscible with common organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkalies, strong bases and strong acids.
Chemical Identifiers
104-76-7 | |
130.231 | |
YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7720 | |
2-ethylhexan-1-ol |
C8H18O | |
MFCD00004746 | |
2-ethylhexanol, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 1-hexanol, 2-ethyl, 2-ethylhexyl alcohol, ethylhexanol, alcohol, 2-ethylhexyl, xi-2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 2-aethylhexanol german, ethylhexanol, 2, fema no. 3151 | |
CHEBI:16011 | |
CCCCC(CC)CO |
Specifications
104-76-7 | |
0.833 | |
77°C (171°F) | |
C8H18O | |
MFCD00004746 | |
1719280 | |
2-ethylhexanol, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 1-hexanol, 2-ethyl, 2-ethylhexyl alcohol, ethylhexanol, alcohol, 2-ethylhexyl, xi-2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 2-aethylhexanol german, ethylhexanol, 2, fema no. 3151 | |
YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-ethylhexan-1-ol | |
7720 | |
130.23 | |
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol |
-76°C | |
183°C to 186°C | |
Mild | |
1.431 | |
500 mL | |
14,3808 | |
Miscible with common organic solvents. Immiscible with water. | |
CCCCC(CC)CO | |
130.231 | |
CHEBI:16011 | |
99% |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H227
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Combustible liquid.
P210-P235-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
H227-H315-H319-H332-H335
EINECSNumber : 203-234-3
RTECSNumber : MP0350000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
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