Oxo alcohols
2-ethylhexanol
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | 2-Ethylhexanol is used in the production of plasticisers, acrylates. 2-Ethylhexanol is also used as a solvent in the paint and varnishes industries, wetting agent in textile industry. |
| BRAND | ZAK S.A. |
| CATEGORY | Oxo alcohols |
| TRADE NAME: 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) CAS 104-76-7 CHEMICAL NAME: 2-ethylohexanol (2-EH) CHEMICAL SYMBOL: CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH CN: 2905 16 10 PROPERTIES: 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) is a clear and colourless liquid with a characteristic odour. PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) is not reckoned among hazardous materials according to RID/ADR regulations. USES: 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) is used in the production of plasticisers, acrylates, as a solvent in the paint and varnishes industries, as a wetting agent in textile industry, as a agent which improve cetane number in refining industry, it is also used in production of coat forming agents and antifoam agents. |
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QUALITY SPECIFICATION
| Parameter | Unit | Value | Methods |
| 2-ethylhexanol, not less than | % m/m | 99.7 | ZAK’s own method |
| Colour, not more than Pt/Co scale | APHA | 5 | ISO 6271 |
| Density at 20°C, within | g/cm3 | 0.832 – 0.834 | by aerometer |
| Acids expressed as acetic acid, not more than | % m/m | 0.01 | ASTM D 1613 |
| Aldehydes expressed as 2-ethylhexanal, not more than | % m/m | 0.05 | BS 4583 |
| Water content, not more than | % m/m | 0.05 | ISO 760 |
