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2-Ethylhexyl nitrate

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Synonym(s):

2-Ethyl-1-hexyl nitrate, 2-Ethylhexanol nitrate, Nitronal

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2ONO2
CAS Number:
27247-96-7
Molecular Weight:
175.23
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24857676
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
248-363-6
MDL number:
MFCD00011582
Assay:
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Quality Segment

100

assay

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refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

density

0.963 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

nitrate

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)CO[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C8H17NO3/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-12-9(10)11/h8H,3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

NKRVGWFEFKCZAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Biodegradation of 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) by Mycobacterium austroafricanum IFP 2173 has been studied. Biodegradation of 2-EHN was studied in biphasic liquid cultures using an inert non-aqueous phase liquid such as 2,2,4,4,6,8,8-heptamethylnonane as solvent.

Application

2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) is a major fuel additive, has been used to increase the cetane number of diesel.

pictograms

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GHS07,GHS09

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2

supp_hazards

EUH044,EUH066

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

169.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

76.1 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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