2-Ethylhexanoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Ethylhexanoic acid is used in the preparation of metal derivatives, which act as a catalyst in polymerization reactions. For example, tin 2-ethylhexanoate is used in the manufacturing of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid). It is also used as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chlorides. It is also involved in solvent extraction and dye granulation. Further, it is used to prepare plasticizers, lubricants, detergents, flotation aids, corrosion inhibitors and alkyd resins. In addition to this, it serves as a catalyst for polyurethane foaming.

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Applications
2-Ethylhexanoic acid is used in the preparation of metal derivatives, which act as a catalyst in polymerization reactions. For example, tin 2-ethylhexanoate is used in the manufacturing of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid). It is also used as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chlorides. It is also involved in solvent extraction and dye granulation. Further, it is used to prepare plasticizers, lubricants, detergents, flotation aids, corrosion inhibitors and alkyd resins. In addition to this, it serves as a catalyst for polyurethane foaming.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 149-57-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.214
• MDL Number: MFCD00002675
• InChI Key: OBETXYAYXDNJHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-ethylcaproic acid, hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl, ethylhexanoic acid, ethylhexoic acid, 2-ethylhexoic acid, butylethylacetic acid, 2-butylbutanoic acid, 3-heptanecarboxylic acid, ethyl hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-hexoic acid
• PubChem CID: 8697
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethylhexanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: -59°C
• Density: 0.91
• pH: 3
• Boiling Point: 226°C to 229°C
• Flash Point: 114°C (237°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.425
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Beilstein: 1750468
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 144.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Ethylhexanoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H312-H314-H361d
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H361-H302-H312 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P312-P330-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	205-743-6
RTECSNumber	MO7700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only