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2-Ethyl-1-hexanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11438976
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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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Miscible with common organic solvents. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkalies, strong bases and strong acids.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 104-76-7
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

Specifications

Melting Point -76°C
Density 0.833
Boiling Point 183°C to 186°C
Flash Point 77°C (171°F)
Odor Mild
Refractive Index 1.431
Quantity 500 mL
Beilstein 1719280
Merck Index 14,3808
Solubility Information Miscible with common organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 130.23
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-ethylhexanol
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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