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2-Ethyl Hexanol (2-EH) is a clear high-boiling point and low volatility solvent, uniform, nontoxic liquid with a characteristic odor, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvent. It is obtained indirectly in OXO synthesis from propylene (C3H6) and synthesis gas (CO + H2)
It is also known as Octanol (C8 alcohol)
| Spec. Description | Unit | Value | Test Method |
| Purity | wt.% | 99.5 min. | GC |
| Acidity as acetic acid | wt.% | 0.01 max. | IS 323 – 1959 |
| Water | wt.% | 0.1 max. | IS 2362 -1963 |
| Color | APHA | 10 | IS 4161 -1967 |
| Physical Properties | Unit | Value |
| Distillation range | °C, 1 atm | 183 – 185 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20/20°C | 0.833 – 0.834 |
| Color | Clear & Colorless |
Chemical formula
– Semi-structural formula C8H18O
CAS: 104-76-7
| Safety Information | |
| Skin Irritation |  |
| Flammable |  |
Molecular Formula
Features
• Readily forms esters with various acids
• Very limited miscibility with water
• Low volatility solvent
• Enhances flow and gloss in baking finishes
• Non-HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) Solvent
Applications
- Main application is as a feed stock in the manufacture of low volatility esters, the most important of it is Di-Octyl Phthalate (DOP or DEHP)
- As low volatility Solvent for resins, animal fats, vegetable oils etc.
- As low-volatility ingredient in solvent blends for dye stuffs & coating industries
- Additive in dispersing & wetting agents for pigment pastes.
- Feed stock in the manufacture of Ethoxylates & extractents for heavy metals.
- Used in the production of derivatives like Di-Octyl Adipate, Di-Octyl Maleate, etc.
- Feed stock in the manufacture of 2-Ethyl Hexyl Sulphate which is used as a surfactant for Electrolytes.
- Used in the production of 2-Ethyl hexyl esters, which serves as thermal stabilizers and antioxidants/plastics.
- Used in anti-foams for almost all aqueous systems.
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