2-Ethylhexyl acetate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−92 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

199 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.87 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

0.28 hPa (20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.418(lit.)

Flash point:

185 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

water: slightly soluble0.0039 g/L

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. earthy herbal humus undergrowth

Odor Type

earthy

explosive limit

0.76-8.14%(V)

Water Solubility 

3.9mg/L at 20℃

JECFA Number

130

Merck 

14,6763

BRN 

1758321

InChIKey

WOYWLLHHWAMFCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

LogP

4.2 at 25℃

CAS DataBase Reference

103-09-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Acetic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester(103-09-3)

EPA Substance Registry System

Acetic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester (103-09-3)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

AH5600000

Autoignition Temperature

268 °C

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29153990

Hazardous Substances Data

103-09-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in rats: 3.0 g/kg (Smyth, Carpenter)

MSDS

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2-Ethylhexyl acetate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear colorless liquid

Uses

Solvent for nitrocellulose, some resins, waxes, and oils.

Definition

ChEBI: An acetate ester that is hexyl acetate substituted by an ethyl group at position 2.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 20, p. 125, 1990 DOI: 10.1080/00397919008054623
Tetrahedron Letters, 23, p. 5407, 1982 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4039(82)80142-1

General Description

A water-white liquid. Insoluble in water and is less dense than water. Flash point 180°F. Used as a solvent and in perfumes. Liquid or vapors may irritate skin and eyes. Vapors have a fruity, pleasant odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Ethylhexyl acetate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause vigorous reaction [USCG, 1999].

Health Hazard

Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Askin and eye irritant. Flammable when exposed to heat orflame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, usefoam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decompositionit emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

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