538701
2-Ethylhexanoic acid
≥99%
Synonym(s):
2-Ethylcaproic acid
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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
144.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
205-743-6
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1750468
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99%
vapor density
4.98 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
<0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C), 10 mmHg ( 115 °C)
assay
≥99%
autoignition temp.
699 °F
expl. lim.
1.04 %, 135 °F, 8.64 %, 188 °F
refractive index
n20/D 1.425 (lit.)
bp
228 °C (lit.)
density
0.903 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
functional group
carboxylic acid
SMILES string
CCCCC(CC)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7(4-2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
InChI key
OBETXYAYXDNJHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (EHXA, 2-EHA) is an industrially important aliphatic carboxylic acid. It is widely employed as a stabilizer and a wood preservative.
It has various industrial applications, such as:
It has various industrial applications, such as:
- coolant in automotives
- synthetic lubricant
- wetting agent
- co-solvent
- drying of paints
- defoaming agent in pesticides
Application
- A review of the environmental fate and aquatic effects of a series of C4 and C8 oxo-process chemicals.: This review assesses the environmental impact of C4 and C8 oxo-process chemicals, including 2-Ethylhexanoic acid, detailing their degradation, persistence, and effects on aquatic ecosystems (Staples, 2001).
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Repr. 1B
Storage Class
6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
237.2 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
114 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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The developmental toxicity of 2-ethylhexanoic acid in Wistar rats.
Pennanen S, et al.
Fundamental and Applied Toxicology, 19(4), 505-511 (1992)
Synthetic applications of 2-ethylhexanoic acid derived reagents.
Raju R and Prasad K.
Tetrahedron, 68(5), 1341-1349 (2012)
K J French et al.
Biochemistry, 40(32), 9532-9538 (2001-10-05)
This study examines the ability of P450cam to catalyze the formation of 2-ethylhexanoic acid from 2-ethylhexanol relative to its activity on the natural substrate camphor. As is the case for camphor, the P450cam exhibits stereoselectivity for binding (R)- and (S)-2-ethylhexanol.
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 538701-20L | 04061836692872 |
| 538701-100ML | 04061832566481 |
| 538701-1L | 04061832566498 |