2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL Property

Melting point:

−76 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

183-186 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.833 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

4.49 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.431(lit.)

Flash point:

171 °F

Water Solubility 

814mg/L at 25℃

Dielectric constant

3.4（18℃）

LogP

3 at 25℃

CAS DataBase Reference

68526-83-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

C8-Rich C7-9-iso-alcohols (68526-83-0)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

37/38-41

Safety Statements 

26-36/39

RIDADR 

3082

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

MP0350000

HazardClass 

9

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid. Miscible with most organic solvents, slightly soluble in water. Combustible.

Uses

Plasticizer for PVC resins, defoaming agent, wetting agent; organic synthesis; solvent mix for nitrocellulose, paints, lacquers, baking finishes; penetrant for mercerizing cotton; textile finishing compounds; plasticizers; inks; rubber; paper; lubricants;

Definition

General term applied to any isomer of the formula C 7H15CH2OH in which the eight carbon atoms form a branched chain. Usually refers to a mixture of isomers made by the Oxo process. A selected C 7 hydrocarbon fraction is reacted with hydrogen and carbon mo

Hazard

Toxic by skin absorption.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable