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2-Ethyl-1-hexanol

≥99%, FG

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Synonym(s):
Isooctyl alcohol
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH
CAS Number:
104-76-7
Molecular Weight:
130.23
FEMA Number:
3151
Beilstein:
1719280
EC Number:
203-234-3
Council of Europe no.:
11763
MDL number:
MFCD00004746
PubChem Substance ID:
24901492
Flavis number:
2.082
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

vapor density

4.49 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

550 °F

expl. lim.

0.88 %, 104 °F
9.7 %, 113 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.431 (lit.)

bp

183-186 °C (lit.)

mp

−76 °C (lit.)

density

0.833 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fresh; oily; citrus; floral; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)CO

InChI

1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Ethyl-1-hexanol present in indoor air has been reported to be a potential causative agent of sick building syndrome and development of asthma symptoms.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315 - H319 - H332 - H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

167.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

75 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Asthma symptoms in relation to measured building dampness in upper concrete floor construction, and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol in indoor air.
Norback D, et al.
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease : the Official Journal of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 4(11), 1016-1025 (2000)
Two sensitive sick-building syndrome patients possibly responding to p-dichlorobenzene and 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol: Case Report.
Kondo F, et al.
Journal of Health Science, 53(1), 119-123 (2007)
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol in indoor air as a possible cause of sick building symptoms.
Kamijima M, et al.
Journal of Occupational Health, 44(3), 186-191 (2002)
D Fragiadakis et al.
The Journal of chemical physics, 132(14), 144505-144505 (2010-04-22)
The dielectric spectra of most simple liquids are characterized by two relaxation processes: (i) the alpha-process, an intense, broad non-Debye relaxation with a non-Arrhenius temperature dependence and (ii) a beta process, evident mainly below the glass transition and having nearly
Adam R Grochowalski et al.
Biodegradation, 18(3), 283-293 (2006-11-03)
The biodegradation of plasticizers has been previously shown to result in the accumulation of metabolites that are more toxic than the initial compound. The present work shows that the pattern of degradation of di-2-ethylhexyl adipate by Bacillus subtilis can be
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