2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL Chemical Properties

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 Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

37/38-41

Safety Statements 

26-36/39

RIDADR 

3082

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

MP0350000

HazardClass 

9

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL Usage And Synthesis

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

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