2-ethylhexenal Property

Boiling point:

63 °C(Press: 14 Torr)

FEMA 

4612 | 2-ETHYL-2-HEXENAL

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2.796 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Ethylhexenal (26266-68-2)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

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.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-ethylhexenal Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

General Description

Colorless to yellow liquid with a powerful odor. Technical mixture (impure).

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. 2-ethylhexenal may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and to heat. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-ethylhexenal is an aldehyde. 2-ethylhexenal is incompatible with oxidizers, oxygen, peroxide, ammonia, reducing agents, ketones, amines, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and caustics.

Fire Hazard

2-ethylhexenal is combustible.