2-Ethylhexanol
Technical Data Sheet
July 2001
Product Specifications Value Test Method
Formula:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8H18O
Molecular Weight . . . . . . . . . . . 130.2 Assay, wt. % minimum 99.5 G.C.
Product Number . . . . . . . . . . 526121 Water, wt. % maximum 0.05 ASTM D1364
CAS Registry Number: . . . . 104-76-7 Color, Pt-Co units, maximum 10 ASTM D1209
Physical Properties
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH Specific Gravity @ 20/20掳C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.833 鈥? 0.834
Distillation Range @ 760 mm Hg, 掳C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 鈥? 185
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clear and colorless
鈥? sebacic acid 鈥? feedstock in the manufacture of
Description
herbicides, e.g., 2-ethylhexyl esters
鈥? azelaic acid
2-Ethylhexanol is a clear, colorless,
of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic and
mobile and neutral liquid with a charac-
鈥? trimellitic acid 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid
teristic odor. It is miscible with most
鈥? stearic acid 鈥? feedstock in the manufacture of
common organic solvents, but its mis-
cibility with water is very limited. extractants, e.g., for heavy metals
鈥? terephthalic acid
鈥? in the production of the diester of
鈥? phosphoric acid, etc.
It enters into the reactions that are typi-
maleic acid, which is used as start-
cal for primary alcohols. For instance,
Lubricants which are obtained in ing material for surfactants
it readily forms esters with various ac-
reactions between 2-ethylhexanol,
鈥? feedstock for the manufacture of
ids.
dicarboxylic acids and glycols or
2-ethylhexyl sulphate, which is used
polyglycols and which contain various
Safety
as a surfactant for electrolytes
additives, e.g. polyacrylates of
2-Ethylhexanol may irritate the skin
鈥? in the production of the 2-ethylhexyl
2-ethylhexanol.
and eyes. Inhalation may irritate the
esters of trialkyl phosphite, which
respiratory tract. The applications in which 2-Ethylhex- can serve as thermal stabilizers and
anol can be used are as follows: antioxidants in plastics
Always refer to the Material Safety
鈥? low-volatility solvent, e.g., for 鈥? in the production of 2-ethylhexanoic
Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed
resins, waxes animal fats, vegeta-
information on safety. acid, the barium, cadmium and zinc
ble oils and petroleum derivatives salts of which are used as PVC sta-
Applications
鈥? low-volatility ingredient in solvent bilizers
Its main application is as a feedstock
鈥? In antifoams for almost all aqueous
blends for the dyestuffs and coat-
in the manufacture of low-volatility es- ings industries, e.g., in printing and systems, e.g., those in the textile
ters, the most important of which is stamp pad inks, dipping lacquers, and paper industries. In this applica-
di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DOP or etc. tion, very low proportions of
DEHP).
鈥? flow and gloss improver in baking 2-ethylhexanol, viz. 0.1%, are re-
quired, and higher proportions must
finishes
Other plasticizers that can be obtained
be avoided, because they may be
from 2-Ethylhexanol are the corre- 鈥? additive in dispersing and wetting responsible for the reoccurrence of
sponding ester of: agents for pigment pastes pronounced foaming [2].
鈥? adipic acid 鈥? low-volatility solvent in some disin-
鈥? para-hydroxybenzoic acid Packaging
fectants and insecticidal sprays
Available in bulk quantities only.
鈥? feedstock for the manufacture of
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ethoxylates
Industrial Organics
Storage & Handling
Anhydrous 2-ethylhexanol does not
attack common metals.
Tanks constructed from normal steel
are reliable for storing 2-ethylhexanol.
If severe demands are imposed on the
quality of the product, the tanks should
be constructed of stainless steel or alu-
minum.
Moisture in the atmosphere must be
excluded by storing the product under
a blanket of inert gas or by
installing a dehumidifier.
Drums should be kept tightly closed in
a well-ventilated place.
Always refer to the Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed
information on handling and disposal.
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