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2-Ethyl-1-hexanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is used as a flavor, fragrance and plasticizer. It is used to prepare diesters bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. It reacts with nitric acid and used as an octane booster. Its ester, 2-ethylhexyl ester is a component of sunscreen octocrylene. Further, it is used as a low volatility solvent for resins, animal fats, waxes, vegetable oils and petroleum derivatives. In addition to this, it is used in plasticizer, dioctyl phthalate, which is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride products.
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2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is used as a flavor, fragrance and plasticizer. It is used to prepare diesters bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. It reacts with nitric acid and used as an octane booster. Its ester, 2-ethylhexyl ester is a component of sunscreen octocrylene. Further, it is used as a low volatility solvent for resins, animal fats, waxes, vegetable oils and petroleum derivatives. In addition to this, it is used in plasticizer, dioctyl phthalate, which is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride products.
Solubility
Miscible with common organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkalies, strong bases and strong acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -76°C |
| Density | 0.833 |
| Boiling Point | 183°C to 186°C |
| Flash Point | 77°C (171°F) |
| Odor | Mild |
| Refractive Index | 1.431 |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| Beilstein | 1719280 |
| Merck Index | 14,3808 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with common organic solvents. Immiscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Ethylhexanol
RUO – Research Use Only