Chemical Name: 2-Ethylhexanol, 2-Ethylhexanol, Isooctanol, Isooctyl Alcohol
Chemical Formula: C8H18O
CAS Number: 104-76-7
Appearance: Colorless, liquid
Packaging: Can, drum, IBC tank, bulk
Definition
2-Ethylhexanol
It is a colorless, fluid aliphatic alcohol with a characteristic odor, high boiling point, and low volatility.
It readily forms esters with various acids.
It is soluble in most organic solvents but has very low solubility in water. It is not a toxic compound.
Usage Area
2-Ethylhexanol is used in the production of plasticizers for PVC resin manufacturing.
It is used as an antifoaming agent in the paint, lacquer and varnish, textile chemicals, ink, rubber, and paper industries.
It is used as a textile auxiliary chemical.
It is used in the production of resins and alkyds.
It is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of machine oils.
It is a sunscreen additive.
It is used in the production of PBT.