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2-ethylhexanoic acid (c15-1216-518)

2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID >=99% (C005B-019178)

Catalog No.
C005B-019178
Manufacturer No.
538701-1L
Manufacturer Name
Sigma-Aldrich
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
LI

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2-Ethylhexanoic acid (EHXA, 2-EHA) is an industrially important aliphatic carboxylic acid. It is widely employed as a stabilizer and a wood preservative.

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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:

  • coolant in automotives
  • synthetic lubricant
  • wetting agent
  • co-solvent
  • drying of paints
  • defoaming agent in pesticides

Molecular Weight: 144.21. Empirical Formula: C8H16O2. linearFormula: CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CO2H. vapor density: 4.98 (vs air). Quality Level: 200. 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.). 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. Pictograms: GHS08. Signal Word: Danger. Hazard Statements: H360D. Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501. Hazard Classifications: Repr. 1B. Storage Class Code: 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. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter.
UPC:
12352105
Condition:
New
HazmatClass:
No
MPN:
538701-1L
CAS:
149-57-5

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