2-ETHYL HEXANOL

Synonyms:
2-Ethyl hexanol;  2-Ethylhexanol; 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Aethylhexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol); 2-EH alcohol; 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol; 2-ethyl hexanol; 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-ethylhexanol; alcohol C8; EXXAL 8; isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); octyl alcohol(2-EH)(=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); 2-Etil Hegzanol; 2ETİLHEGZANOL; 2,etilhekzanol; 2-etilhexanol; 2 etil hegzil alkol; 2 ethlylene hexanol alcohol; 2-ethylene hexanol; 2-etilhekzanol; 2 Ethylhexanol (2EH); 2-etilheksanoik asit; 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Aethylhexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol); 2-EH alcohol; 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol; 2-ethyl hexanol; 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-ethylhexanol; alcohol C8; EXXAL 8; isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); octyl alcohol(2-EH)(=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); 2-Etil Hegzanol; 2ETİLHEGZANOL; 2,etilhekzanol; 2-etilhexanol; 2 etil hegzil alkol; 2 ethlylene hexanol alcohol; 2-ethylene hexanol; 2-etilhekzanol; 2 Ethylhexanol (2EH); 2-etilheksanoik asit; 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Aethylhexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol); 2-EH alcohol; 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol; 2-ethyl hexanol; 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-ethylhexanol; alcohol C8; EXXAL 8; isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); octyl alcohol(2-EH)(=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); 2-Etil Hegzanol; 2ETİLHEGZANOL; 2,etilhekzanol; 2-etilhexanol; 2 etil hegzil alkol; 2 ethlylene hexanol alcohol; 2-ethylene hexanol; 2-etilhekzanol; 2 Ethylhexanol (2EH); 2-etilheksanoik asit; 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Aethylhexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol); 2-EH alcohol; 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol; 2-ethyl hexanol; 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-ethylhexanol; alcohol C8; EXXAL 8; isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); octyl alcohol(2-EH)(=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); 2-Etil Hegzanol; 2ETİLHEGZANOL; 2,etilhekzanol; 2-etilhexanol; 2 etil hegzil alkol; 2 ethlylene hexanol alcohol; 2-ethylene hexanol; 2-etilhekzanol; 2 Ethylhexanol (2EH); 2-etilheksanoik asit; izooktanol; izooktil alkol; 2 etil hegzanol; 2-Etil Hekzanol; izooktanol; izooktil alkol; 2 etil hegzanol; 2-Etil Hekzanol; 2 ETİL HEKZANOL; 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Aethylhexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol); 2-EH alcohol; 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol; 2-ethyl hexanol; 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-ethylhexanol; alcohol C8; EXXAL 8; isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); octyl alcohol(2-EH)(=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); 2-Etil Hegzanol; 2ETİLHEGZANOL; 2,etilhekzanol; 2-etilhexanol; 2 etil hegzil alkol; 2 ethlylene hexanol alcohol; 2-ethylene hexanol; 2-etilhekzanol; 2 Ethylhexanol (2EH); 2-etilheksanoik asit; 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Aethylhexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol); 2-EH alcohol; 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol; 2-ethyl hexanol; 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-ethylhexanol; alcohol C8; EXXAL 8; isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); octyl alcohol(2-EH)(=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); 2-Etil Hegzanol; 2ETİLHEGZANOL; 2,etilhekzanol; 2-etilhexanol; 2 etil hegzil alkol; 2 ethlylene hexanol alcohol; 2-ethylene hexanol; 2-etilhekzanol; 2 Ethylhexanol (2EH); 2-etilheksanoik asit; 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Aethylhexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol); 2-EH alcohol; 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol; 2-ethyl hexanol; 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-ethylhexanol; alcohol C8; EXXAL 8; isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); octyl alcohol(2-EH)(=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); 2-Etil Hegzanol; 2ETİLHEGZANOL; 2,etilhekzanol; 2-etilhexanol; 2 etil hegzil alkol; 2 ethlylene hexanol alcohol; 2-ethylene hexanol; 2-etilhekzanol; 2 Ethylhexanol (2EH); 2-etilheksanoik asit; 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Aethylhexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-Ethylhexanol; 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol); 2-EH alcohol; 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol; 2-ethyl hexanol; 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol; 2-ethylhexanol; alcohol C8; EXXAL 8; isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol); 1-hexanol, 2-ethyl- ; 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol) ; 2-EH alcohol ; 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol ; 2-ethyl hexanol ; 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol ; 2-ethylhexan-1-ol ; 2-ethylhexanol ; alcohol C8 ; corexit 8814 ; ethylhexanol ; EXXAL 8 ; FORMULA No 91270 ; isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol) ; isooctyl alcohol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol) ; octyl alcohol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol) ; octyl alcohol(2-EH)(=2-ethyl-1-hexanol) 

2-ETHYL HEXANOL
2-Ethyl hexanol
2-Ethyl hexanol
Skeletal formula of 2-ethylhexanol2-Ethyl hexanol molecule
Names
IUPAC name
2-Ethylhexan-1-ol[1]
Identifiers
CAS Number    
104-76-7 check
3D model (JSmol)    
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Beilstein Reference    1719280
ChEBI    
CHEBI:16011 check
ChEMBL    
ChEMBL31637 check
ChEMBL1229918 check
ChemSpider    
7434 check
5360145 R check
5360146 S check
ECHA InfoCard    100.002.941 
EC Number    
203-234-3
KEGG    
C02498 ☒
MeSH    2-ethylhexanol
PubChem CID    
7720
6991979 R
6991980 S
UNII    
XZV7TAA77P check
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)    
DTXSID5020605 
InChI[show]
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Properties
Chemical formula    C8H18O
Molar mass    130.231 g·mol−1
Appearance    Colourless liquid
Density    833 mg mL−1
Melting point    −76 °C (−105 °F; 197 K)
Boiling point    180 to 186 °C; 356 to 367 °F; 453 to 459 K
log P    2.721
Vapor pressure    30 Pa (at 20 °C)
Refractive index (nD)    1.431
Thermochemistry
Heat capacity (C)    317.5J K−1 mol−1
Std molar
entropy (So298)    347.0 J K−1 mol−1
Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfH⦵298)    −433.67–−432.09 kJ mol−1
Std enthalpy of
combustion (ΔcH⦵298)    −5.28857–−5.28699 MJ mol−1
Hazards
GHS pictograms    GHS05: Corrosive GHS07: Harmful
GHS Signal word    Danger
GHS hazard statements    H312, H315, H318, H335
GHS precautionary statements    P261, P280, P305+351+338
Flash point    81 °C (178 °F; 354 K)
Autoignition
temperature    290 °C (554 °F; 563 K)
Explosive limits    0.88–9.7%
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)    
1.97 g kg−1 (dermal, rabbit)
3.73 g kg−1 (oral, rat)
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)    none[2]
REL (Recommended)    TWA 50 ppm (270 mg/m3) [skin][2]
IDLH (Immediate danger)    N.D.[2]
Related compounds
Related alkanol    Propylheptyl alcohol
Related compounds    
2-Methylhexane
3-Methylhexane
Valnoctamide
2-Methylheptane
3-Methylheptane
Valpromide
2-Ethylhexanoic acid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2-Ethyl hexanol (abbreviated 2-EH) is a branched, eight-carbon chiral alcohol. It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It is produced on a massive scale (>2,000,000,000 kg/y) for use in numerous applications such as solvents, flavors, and fragrances and especially as a precursor for production of other chemicals such as emollients and plasticizers.[3] It is encountered in natural plant fragrances, and the odor has been reported as "heavy, earthy, and slightly floral" for the R enantiomer and "a light, sweet floral fragrance" for the S enantiomer.[4]

Properties and applications
The branching in 2-ethylhexanol inhibits its crystallization due to packing disruption; this results in a very low freezing point. Esters of 2-ethylhexanol are similarly affected and it therefore finds application as a feedstock in the production of plasticizers and lubricants, where its presence helps reduce viscosity and lower freezing points.

A significant portion of 2-ethylhexanol manufactured is used as a precursor for the synthesis of the diester bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a plasticizer. Because it is a fatty alcohol, its esters tend to have emollient properties.

It is also commonly used as a low volatility solvent. 2-Ethylhexanol can also be used as a cetane number booster when reacted with nitric acid. It also used to react with epichlorohydrin and sodium hydroxide to produce the glycidyl ether of the molecule which is used as an epoxy reactive diluent in various coatings, adhesives and sealants applications. It can be used in the development of photos, production of rubber and extraction of oil and gas.[5]

Industrial production2-Ethyl hexanol is produced industrially by the aldol condensation of n-butyraldehyde, followed by hydrogenation of the resulting hydroxyaldehyde. About 2,500,000 tons are prepared in this way annually.[6][7]

Synthesis of 2-Ethylhexanol

The n-butyraldeheyde is made by hydroformylation of propylene, either in a self-contained plant or as the first step in a fully integrated facility. Most facilities make n-butanol and isobutanol in addition to 2-ethylhexanol. Alcohols prepared in this way are sometimes referred to as oxo alcohols. The overall process is very similar to that of the Guerbet reaction, by which it may also be produced.[8]

Health effects2-Ethyl hexanol exhibits low toxicity in animal models, with LD50 ranging from 2-3 g/kg (rat).[3] 2-Ethylhexanol has been identified as a cause of indoor air quality related health problems, such as respiratory system irritation, as a volatile organic compound. 2-Ethylhexanol is emitted to air from a PVC flooring installed on concrete that had not been dried properly.[9][10]

Nomenclature
Although isooctanol (and the derived isooctyl prefix) is commonly used in industry to refer to 2-ethylhexanol and its derivatives, IUPAC naming conventions[11] dictate that this name is properly applied to another isomer of octanol, 6-methylheptan-1-ol. The Chemical Abstracts Service likewise indexes isooctanol (CAS# 26952-21-6) as 6-methylheptan-1-ol.

2-ethyl hexanol appears as a dark brown liquid with an aromatic odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point between 140 - 175°F. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.

2-ethylhexan-1-ol is a primary alcohol that is hexan-1-ol substituted by an ethyl group at position 2. It has a role as a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite.

Molecular Weight of 2-ethyl hexanol    130.23 g/mol    Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2019.06.18)
XLogP3    3.1    Computed by XLogP3 3.0 (PubChem release 2019.06.18)
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count of 2-ethyl hexanol    1    Computed by Cactvs 3.4.6.11 (PubChem release 2019.06.18)
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count of 2-ethyl hexanol    1    Computed by Cactvs 3.4.6.11 (PubChem release 2019.06.18)
Rotatable Bond Count of 2-ethyl hexanol    5    Computed by Cactvs 3.4.6.11 (PubChem release 2019.06.18)
Exact Mass of 2-ethyl hexanol    130.135765 g/mol    Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2019.06.18)
Monoisotopic Mass of 2-ethyl hexanol    130.135765 g/mol    Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2019.06.18)
Topological Polar Surface Area of 2-ethyl hexanol    20.2 Ų    Computed by Cactvs 3.4.6.11 (PubChem release 2019.06.18)
Heavy Atom Count of 2-ethyl hexanol    9    Computed by PubChem
Formal Charge of 2-ethyl hexanol    0    Computed by PubChem
Complexity of 2-ethyl hexanol    52.5    Computed by Cactvs 3.4.6.11 (PubChem release 2019.06.18)
Isotope Atom Count of 2-ethyl hexanol    0    Computed by PubChem
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count    of 2-ethyl hexanol 0    Computed by PubChem
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count of 2-ethyl hexanol    1    Computed by PubChem
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count of 2-ethyl hexanol    0    Computed by PubChem
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count of 2-ethyl hexanol    0    Computed by PubChem
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count of 2-ethyl hexanol    1    Computed by PubChem
Compound of 2-ethyl hexanol Is Canonicalized    Yes

2-Ethylhexanol (abbreviated 2-EH) is a branched, eight-carbon chiral alcohol. It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It is produced on a massive scale (>2,000,000,000 kg/y) for use in numerous applications such as solvents, flavors, and fragrances and especially as a precursor for production of other chemicals such as emollients and plasticizers.It is encountered in natural plant fragrances, and the odor has been reported as "heavy, earthy, and slightly floral" for the R enantiomer and "a light, sweet floral fragrance" for the S enantiomer. The branching in 2-ethylhexanol inhibits its crystallization due to packing disruption; this results in a very low freezing point. Esters of 2-ethylhexanol are similarly affected and it therefore finds application as a feedstock in the production of plasticizers and lubricants, where its presence helps reduce viscosity and lower freezing points. Almost all 2-ethylhexanol manufactured is used as a precursor for the synthesis of the diester bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a plasticizer. Because it is a fatty alcohol, its esters tend to have emollient properties. It is also commonly used as a low volatility solvent. 2-Ethylhexanol can also be used as a cetane number booster when reacted with nitric acid. It also used to react with epichlorohydrin and sodium hydroxide to produce the glycidyl ether of the molecule which is used as an epoxy reactive diluent in various coatings, adhesives and sealants applications. 2-Ethylhexanol is produced industrially by the aldol condensation of n-butyraldehyde, followed by hydrogenation of the resulting hydroxyaldehyde. About 2,500,000 tons are prepared in this way annually. The n-butyraldeheyde is made by hydroformylation of propylene, either in a self-contained plant or as the first step in a fully integrated facility. Most facilities make n-butanol and isobutanol in addition to 2-ethylhexanol. Alcohols prepared in this way are sometimes referred to as oxo alcohols. The overall process is very similar to that of the Guerbet reaction, by which it may also be produced.2-Ethylhexanol exhibits low toxicity in animal models, with LD50 ranging from 2-3 g/kg (rat).Although isooctanol (and the derived isooctyl prefix) is commonly used in industry to refer to 2-ethylhexanol and its derivatives, IUPAC naming conventions dictate that this name is properly applied to another isomer of octanol, 6-methylheptan-1-ol. The Chemical Abstracts Service likewise indexes isooctanol (CAS# 26952-21-6) as 6-methylheptan-1-ol. 2-ethylhexan-1-ol is a primary alcohol that is hexan-1-ol substituted by an ethyl group at position 2. It has a role as a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite. xi-2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is found in alcoholic beverages. xi-2-Ethyl-1-hexanol occurs in corn, olive oil, tobacco, tea, rice, tamarind, grapes, blueberries etc. 2-Ethylhexanol is an eight-carbon branched chain oxo alcohol having a high boiling point and slow evaporation rate. It is a versatile solvent featuring excellent reactivity as a chemical intermediate. It serves as a chain terminator in synthesizing condensation polymers and as an intermediate for plasticizers. 2-Ethylhexanol has low volatility and enhances the flow and gloss of baking enamels. It is also used as dispersing agent for pigment pastes. 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is suitable for use in a study to compare its susceptibilities of dynamic heat capacity and dielectric polarization under isothermal conditions.It may be used to study lipase-catalyzed transesterification (alcoholysis) of rapeseed oil and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol in the absence of solvent. 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol may be used in broadband dielectric spectroscopy studies of the polyalcohols- glycerol, xylitol and sorbitol. It may be used in the preparation of porous beads. 2-Ethylhexanol (abbreviated 2-EH) is a fatty alcohol, an organic compound is a branched, eight-carbon chiral alcohol. It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It is produced on a massive scale for use in numerous applications such as solvents, flavors, and fragrances and especially as a precursor for production of other chemicals such as emollients and plasticizers. It is encountered in natural plant fragrances, and the odor has been reported as "heavy, earthy, and slightly floral" for the R enantiomer and "a light, sweet floral fragrance" for the S enantiomer. Solvent used below 10% in organic coating formulations when a late evaporating polar tail solvent is required. Also called isooctanol or isooctyl alcohol.

2-Ethyl hexanol

2-Ethyl hexanol
2-Ethyl hexanol is an 8-carbon higher alcohol species. It is used to make the vinyl chloride plasticizer, bis(2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate. It is also used to make 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate for adhesives and paints.
CAS: No. 104-76-7 (T)
EINECS: No. 203-234-3

Characteristics    
1.2-Ethyl hexanol (2EH), also called octanol, is an 8-carbon higher alcohol species.
2.2-Ethyl hexanol is hardly soluble in water, but is soluble in almost all organic solvents.
Our 2-Ethyl hexanol has very low-level impurities and may be used as a raw material for a wide variety of chemicals.

Common Names    2-Ethyl hexanol, 2-Ethyl hexyl alcohol, 2EH
Structure    2-Ethyl hexanol
CAS No.    104‐76‐7
Appearance    Clear, colorless liquid
Odor    Characteristic smell
Boiling Point (℃)    184.6（101.3kPa）
Formula    C８H１８O
Molecular Weight    130.2
Applications    [close]
2-Eethyl hexanol is used to make plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride.  Reaction with phthalic anhydride gives   bis(2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate (DOP, DEHP).  Reaction with adipic acid gives bis(2-ethyl hexyl) adipate.
Moreover, esterification with acrylic acid gives 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate for use in adhesives and paints.
On the other hand, because it can dissolve many organic materials well, 2-ethyl hexanol is widely used as a low-volatility solvent.

Bis(2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate
Tris(2-ethyl hexyl) trimellitate
Bis(2-ethyl hexyl) adipate
2-Ethyl hexyl methacrylate
2-Rthyl hexyl acrylate

2-Ethyl hexanol
High-boiling point, low-volatility solvent for fats, waxes, dyes and insecticides. Starting material for the manufacture of plasticizers, lubricants and other chemical products such as raw materials for paints and coatings.

Properties
2-ethylhexanol is a clear, mobile and neutral liquid with a characteristic
odour. It is miscible with most common organic solvents but its miscibility
with water is very limited.
2-ethylhexanol enters into the reactions that are typical of primary
alcohols. For instance, it readily forms esters with various acids.

2-ETHYL HEXANOL
2-Ethylhexanol (abbreviated 2-EH) is a fatty alcohol, an organic compound is a branched, eight-carbon chiral alcohol. It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It is produced on a massive scale for use in numerous applications such as solvents, flavors, and fragrances and especially as a precursor for production of other chemicals such as emollients and plasticizers. It is encountered in natural plant fragrances, and the odor has been reported as “heavy, earthy, and slightly floral” for the R enantiomer and “a light, sweet floral fragrance” for the S enantiomer.

Substance name:2-ethyl-1-hexanol
Trade name:Ethyl Hexanol
EC no:203-234-3
CAS no:104-76-7
HS code:29051685
KH product code:100118
Formula:C8H18O
Synonyms:1-hexanol, 2-ethyl- / 2-EH (=2-ethyl hexanol) / 2-EH alcohol / 2-ethyl 2-hexan-1-ol / 2-ethyl hexanol / 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol / 2-ethylhexan-1-ol / 2-ethylhexanol / alcohol C8 / corexit 8814 / ethylhexanol / EXXAL 8 / FORMULA No 91270 / isooctanol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol) / isooctyl alcohol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol) / octyl alcohol (=2-ethyl-1-hexanol) / octyl alcohol(2-EH)(=2-ethyl-1-hexanol) / Substances with a flash-point above 60 °C and not more than 100 °C / Substances with a flash-point above 60 °C and not more than 100 °C, which do not belong to another class)

2-Ethyl hexanol is an eight-carbon branched chain oxo alcohol having a high boiling point and slow evaporation rate. It is a versatile solvent featuring excellent reactivity as a chemical intermediate. It serves as a chain terminator in synthesizing condensation polymers and as an intermediate for plasticizers. 2-Ethyl hexanol has low volatility and enhances the flow and gloss of baking enamels. It is also used as dispersing agent for pigment pastes.

Applications/uses

Adhesives/sealants-B&C
Agriculture intermediates
Architectural coatings
Auto OEM
Auto refinish
Automotive parts & accessories
Building materials
Construction chemicals
Diesel imed
Equipment & machinery
Gasoline intermediates
General industrial coatings
Graphic arts
Herbicides - intermediate for 2,4-d
Herbicides - intermediate for other
Industrial fuel imeds
Lubricants
Marine
Paints & coatings
Pipe non-food contact
Plasticizer
Process solvents
Protective coatings
Soap/detergents
Wetting agent
Wood coatings

Key attributes

Defoaming, wetting, and dispersing characteristics
Excellent reactivity as an intermediate
Improves flow and gloss in baking finishes
Inert - Food use with limitations
Inert - Nonfood use
Inherently biodegradable
Non-HAP
Non-SARA
REACH compliant
Slow evaporation rate
Very low water miscibility