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2-Ethylhexanol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | 2-Ethylhexanol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol;Isooctanol;2-Ethylhexyl alcohol |
| Chinese name | 异辛醇 |
| Chinese synonyms | 2-乙基己醇;2-乙基-1-己醇;辛醇 |
| Chemical category | Alcohols & Glycols |
| CAS No. | 104-76-7 |
| EINECS No. | 203-234-3 |
| Molecular formula | C8H18O |
| Molecular weight | 130.23 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.01%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Raw material for plasticizers (DEHP, DOTP), coating solvent, surfactant, defoamer