2-Ethyl Hexanol (2 EH)

Description

Quick Details

Classification: Alcohol
CAS No.: 104 7311
Other Names: 2-ethyl hexanol
MF: C8H18O
Grade Standard: Agriculture Grade, Electron Grade, Food Grade, Industrial Grade, Medicine Grade, Reagent Grade, Other
Purity: 99.5 %
Appearance: colorless liquid
Specifications

2 ethyl hexanol high quality



Characteristic Test Method Unit Value

PURITY ASTM D - 5008 WT.% 99.5 MIN.

WATER CONTENT ASTM D -1364 WT.% 0.1 MAX.

ACIDITY AS ACETIC ACID ASTM D -1613 WT.% 0.015 MAX.

ALDEHYDES AS EHA ASTM E - 411 WT.% 0.05 MAX.

2- ETHYL-4 METHYL

PENTANOL

ASTM D - 5008 WT.% 0.4 MAX.

COLOR ASTM D - 1209 APHA 10 MAX.

SULPHURIC ACID COLOR ASTM E - 852 APHA 50 MAX.

ODOUR ............... ............. MILD

UNKNOWN ASTM D-5008 WT% ..............

2-ETHYLHEXANOL (2EH)





is a clear, colorless, mobile and neutral liquid with a

characteristic odor. It is miscible with most common organic solvents, but its

miscibility with water is very limited. It enters into the reactions that are typical

for primary alcohols. For instance, it readily forms esters with various acids.



2-

ETHYLHEXANOL





is the oldest, best known and most widely used of the

synthetically made higher aliphatic alcohols.

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Application areas:

The esters of



2-ETHYLHEXANOL with dicarboxylic acids are excellent plasticisers

for synthetic resins and rubbers and include phthalates, adipates and

sebacates .Its main application is as a feedstock in the manufacture of low

volatility esters, the most important of which is di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DOP

or DEHP). Other plasticizers that can be obtained from



2-ETHYLHEXANOL are the

corresponding ester of adipic acid and para- hydroxybenzoic acid.

2-ETHYLHEXANOL





is also used as a solvent and has a particular niche use in the

formation of lacquers and coatings when slow evaporation is desired.

2-ETHYLHEXANOL





is also an excellent defoaming agent for use in the

photographic, varnish, rubber latex, textile printing and ceramic industries and

can be used to advantage wherever foaming is undesirable.



2-ETHYLHEXANOL

is manufactured using the OXO process involving hydroformylation of

propylene to N-butyraldehyde followed by an aldocondensation and

reduction to produce the ethyl hexanol.

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Storage conditions:

Anhydrous



2-ETHYLHEXANOL does not attack common metals. Tanks

constructed from normal steelare reliable for storing



2-ETHYLHEXANOL. If severe

demands are imposed on the quality of the product; the tanks should be

constructed of stainless steel or aluminium. Moisture in the atmosphere must be

excluded by storing the product under a blanket of inert gas or by installing a

dehumidifier. Drums should be kept tightly closed in a well-ventilated place.

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Packing:

( 180 Kg) new drums,