2-Ethyl Hexanol

Origin: China, Indonesia
CAS Number: 104-76-7
HS Code: 2905.16.20

IUPAC Name: 2-ethylhexan-1-ol
Molecular Formula: C8H18O
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 130.2300
InChIKey: YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3
Synonyms & Trade Names: 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL; 104-76-7; 2-Ethylhexyl alcohol; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL HEXANOL; 2-Aethylhexanol; Alcohol, 2-ethylhexyl; FEMA No. 3151; DTXSID5020605; XZV7TAA77P; NSC-9300; DTXCID10605; CHEBI:16011; RefChem:471944; 203-234-3; xi-2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; MFCD00004746

Physical Form: Liquid
Appearance / Color: Colorless liquid
Odor: Mild, oily, sweet, slightly floral odor reminiscent of rose
Melting Point (°C): -70.0000
Boiling Point (°C): 184.34 °C
Density (g/cm³): 0.8344
Solubility in Water: Miscible with most organic solvents
Signal Word: Danger
UN Number: 1986
GHS Hazard Class: Skin corrosion/irritation, Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Acute toxicity, inhalation, Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation, Flammable liquids, Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects, Reproductive toxicity, Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure, Acute toxicity, dermal
H-Statements: H314, H332, H361
P-Statements: P203
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Industry Usage Tags: Processing aids not otherwise specified

Technical Document

Brief Overview
2-Ethylhexanol has one primary hydroxyl group. It is a colorless liquid. 2- Ethylhexanol is widely used in the production of dioctyl phthalate (vinyl applications), acrylates, 2-ethylhexyl nitrate, lubrication oil additives, mining chemicals, special plasticizers, herbicides and ester oils (non-vinyl application areas).
Manufacturing process
The industrial production of 2-ethylhexanol is by a three-step process involving the aldol self-condensation of n butyraldehyde followed by dehydration and hydrogenation. The n-butyraldehyde was originally obtained
from acetaldehyde via ethylene but this has been superseded by the oxo process from propylene.