2-Ethylhexanol

CAS 104-76-7

2-Ethylhexanol CAS 104-76-7

Chemical Properties Of 2-Ethylhexanol CAS 104-76-7

  1. 2-Ethylhexanol (MF: C8H18O MW: 130.23) is an important branched-chain fatty alcohol. Due to its molecular structure containing 8 carbon atoms and a branched chain, it is also commonly referred to as ‘isooctanol’ and is a widely used basic chemical raw material in industry.

  2. The branched-chain structure of 2-ethylhexanol confers unique properties: low volatility, good compatibility, and affinity for both polar and non-polar substances. These characteristics make it a key raw material for industrial products such as plasticisers, solvents, and surfactants, occupying an important position in the chemical industry supply chain.

Product Description Of 2-Ethylhexanol CAS 104-76-7

Melting point −76°C (lit.)
Boiling point 183–186°C (lit.)
Density 0.833 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Vapour density 4.49 (vs air)
Vapour pressure 0.2 mmHg (20°C)
Refractive index n20/D 1.431 (lit.)
Flash point 171°F
Solubility Soluble in water
Acidity coefficient (pKa) 15.05 ± 0.10
Odour Sweet and faint floral scent

Product Application Of 2-Ethylhexanol CAS 104-76-7

  1. 2-Ethylhexanol is a core raw material for the production of plasticisers such as DOP and DOA. These plasticisers are widely used in PVC products, such as plastic films, cable materials, artificial leather, and pipes.
  2. It has good solubility in oils, resins, and rubber, and has low volatility, making it commonly used as an industrial solvent in coatings, inks, adhesives, and other products to regulate system viscosity and drying speed.
  3. In the metallurgical industry, it is used as an extractant for separating rare metals (such as cobalt and nickel), thereby improving metal purification efficiency.
  4. 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol can be used as a raw material for synthesising non-ionic surfactants, which are applied in textile auxiliaries, emulsifiers, and defoamers.
  5. In detergent formulations, derivatives of 2-EH can enhance cleaning power, particularly for industrial hard surface cleaning.
  6. 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl is used in the production of alkyd resins and polyester resins, which are important film-forming components in coatings and paints.
  7. As a co-solvent in coatings,2-ethylhexyl alcohol improves pigment dispersion and film leveling properties.
  8. In the fragrance industry, its ester derivatives (such as 2-ethylhexanoate) can be used as components in food or cosmetic fragrances, imparting fruit or floral scents.
  9. 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is also used in the production of lubricant additives and softeners in the textile industry.
Packaging Method Of 2-Ethylhexanol CAS 104-76-7
25L - plastic barrel
Ton barrel
250L-barrel
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