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2-Ethyl-1-hexanol, 99%
CAS: 104-76-7 | C8H18O | 130.231 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A17104.0F
Quantity | 2500 mL |
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Description
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is used as a flavor, fragrance and plasticizer. It is used to prepare diesters bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. It reacts with nitric acid and used as an octane booster. Its ester, 2-ethylhexyl ester is a component of sunscreen octocrylene. Further, it is used as a low volatility solvent for resins, animal fats, waxes, vegetable oils and petroleum derivatives. In addition to this, it is used in plasticizer, dioctyl phthalate, which is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride products.
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Applications2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is used as a flavor, fragrance and plasticizer. It is used to prepare diesters bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. It reacts with nitric acid and used as an octane booster. Its ester, 2-ethylhexyl ester is a component of sunscreen octocrylene. Further, it is used as a low volatility solvent for resins, animal fats, waxes, vegetable oils and petroleum derivatives. In addition to this, it is used in plasticizer, dioctyl phthalate, which is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride products.
Solubility
Miscible with common organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkalies, strong bases and strong acids.

Chemical Identifiers
104-76-7 | |
130.231 | |
YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7720 | |
2-ethylhexan-1-ol |
C8H18O | |
MFCD00004746 | |
2-ethylhexanol, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 1-hexanol, 2-ethyl, 2-ethylhexyl alcohol, ethylhexanol, alcohol, 2-ethylhexyl, xi-2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 2-aethylhexanol german, ethylhexanol, 2, fema no. 3151Show More | |
CHEBI:16011 | |
CCCCC(CC)CO |
Specifications
104-76-7 | |
0.833 | |
77°C (171°F) | |
C8H18O | |
MFCD00004746 | |
1719280 | |
2-ethylhexanol, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 1-hexanol, 2-ethyl, 2-ethylhexyl alcohol, ethylhexanol, alcohol, 2-ethylhexyl, xi-2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 2-aethylhexanol german, ethylhexanol, 2, fema no. 3151 | |
YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-ethylhexan-1-ol | |
7720 | |
130.23 | |
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol |
-76°C | |
183°C to 186°C | |
Mild | |
1.431 | |
2500 mL | |
14,3808 | |
Miscible with common organic solvents. Immiscible with water. | |
CCCCC(CC)CO | |
130.231 | |
CHEBI:16011 | |
99% |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
Hazard Statement
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Ethylhexanol
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10255587 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/06/2025 | A17104.AP,A17104.0F |
10254852 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | A17104.AP,A17104.0F |
10216848 | Certificate of Analysis | 13/12/2023 | A17104.AP,A17104.0F |
N13E003 | Certificate of Analysis | 13/06/2022 | A17104.AP,A17104.0F |
10199710 | Certificate of Analysis | 01/06/2022 | A17104.AP,A17104.0F |
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