2-Ethylhexan-1-ol

CAS Number: 104-76-7

Molecular Formula: C8H18O

Purity: 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol 99% purity

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About 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol

2-Ethylhexan-1-ol (CAS 104-76-7) is a pivotal branched C8 alcohol extensively utilized in the API intermediates market for the synthesis of specialized esters and plasticizers, where high purity fine chemicals (Pharma/API purity 99% | General Industry purity 98%) are critical for maintaining batch-to-batch consistency ...

Synonyms

2-ethyl-1-hexanol
2-ethylhexanol
2-ethylhexanol, titanium (4+) salt
2-Ethylhexan-1-ol
2-Ethylhexanol

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2-Ethylhexan-1-ol Specifications

CAS Number

104-76-7

Molecular Formula

C8H18O

Molecular Weight

130.23 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-ethylhexan-1-ol

Canonical SMILES

CCCCC(CC)CO

InChI Key

YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3

HSN No

29051620

CAS Number

104-76-7

Molecular Formula

C8H18O

Molecular Weight

130.23 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-ethylhexan-1-ol

Canonical SMILES

CCCCC(CC)CO

InChI Key

YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3

HSN No

29051620

melting_point

-105 °F (NTP, 1992)

boiling_point

363 to 365 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)

solubility

less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992)

density

0.834 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

logP

2.3-3.1

Molecular Weight

130.23 g/mol

Purity

2-Ethylhexan-1-ol 99% purity

Physical appearance

Colorless liquid

odor

Mild, oily, sweet, slightly floral odor reminiscent of rose; intense and unpleasant; heavy, earthy, and slightly floral for the R enantiomer; light, sweet floral fragrance for the S enantiomer; or characteristic aromatic odor.

Melting Point

-76 °C

Boiling Point

180 to 186 °C

Freezing point

-76 °C

Flash Point

77 °C

Precautionary Statement Codes

P210, P233, P261, P264, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

Flam. Liq. 4 Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)

Plasticizer Precursor

A primary eight-carbon branched alcohol used as a key feedstock in the manufacture of ester plasticizers, such as dioctyl phthalate (DOP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), to enhance the flexibility and durability of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymer products

Chemical Intermediate

A versatile building block utilized in the synthesis of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate for coatings and adhesives, as well as in the production of diesel fuel additives, lubricant oil additives, and surfactants

Low-Volatility Solvent

An industrial-grade solvent employed for resins, waxes, animal fats, vegetable oils, and petroleum derivatives in the manufacture of paints, lacquers, and printing inks

Functional Additive

A multi-purpose agent used as a defoamer in textile and paper processing, a wetting agent in industrial formulations, and a fragrance or flavoring component in consumer products and food applications.