Product Categories: Industrial/Fine Chemicals;Alcohols;
Oxygen Compounds;a versatile solvent. as a chain terminator in synthesizing condensation polymers and as an intermediate for plasticizers
2-Ethylhexanol Chemical Properties
mp −76 °C(lit.)
bp 183-186 °C(lit.)
density 0.833 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 4.49 (vs air)
vapor pressure 0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.431(lit.)
FEMA 3151
Fp 171 °F
Water Solubility 1 g/L (20 ºC)
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Chemical Properties colourless liquid
General Description A dark brown liquid with an aromatic odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point between 140 - 175°F. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water.
