2-Ethylhexanoic Acid

2-Ethylhexanoic Acid, also known as 2-EH Acid, is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid substance with a mildly sweet odor. It is slightly soluble in water and it is flammable, though will not self-ignite. 2-EH Acid is considered corrosive to most metals.

Product Details

Formula:

C8H16O2

CAS Number:

149-57-5

Also Known As:

2-EH Acid; 2EH Acid

Structure:

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applications:

It is most commonly used in the paint and coatings industry as well as in the manufacturing of various plasticizers. 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid is widely used in the production of paint dryers and plasticizers. Here it is most often used in esters for PVB film plasticizers and in synthetic lubricants. Other common applications are in automobile coolants as a corrosion inhibitor, in PVC stabilizers and in the production of metal soaps for paint driers. 2-EH Acid is also a common catalyst in pharmaceuticals and for polyurethane. It is often found as an ingredient in wood preservatives.

Packaging:

Drums

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

228

Density, g/cm3

0.903

Flash Point, °C

114

Melting point, °C

-59

Molecular weight, g/mol

144.21

Odor

Mild odor

Purity, %

≥99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.425

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Minimum order quantity: 55 gallon drum