2-Ethylhexanoic acid Basic information CAS 149-57-5
Product Name: 2-Ethylhexanoic acid
Synonyms: (RS)-2-Ethylhexansαure;2-Ethyl-1-hexanoic acid;2-Ethyl-1-hexanoicacid;2-BUTYLBUTANOIC ACID;(+/-)-2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID;2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID;2-ETHYLHEXOIC ACID;2-ETHYLCAPROIC ACID
CAS: 149-57-5
MF: C8H16O2
MW: 144.21
EINECS: 205-743-6
Product Categories: Building Blocks;C8;Carbonyl Compounds;Carboxylic Acids;Chemical Synthesis;Organic Building Blocks;Industrial/Fine Chemicals
Mol File: 149-57-5.mol
2-Ethylhexanoic acid Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties colourless liquid
Uses Paint and varnish driers (metallic salts). Ethylhexoates of light metals are used to convert some mineral oils to greases. Its esters are used as plasticizers.
General Description 2-Ethylhexanoic acid is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a mild odor. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid will burn though 2-Ethylhexanoic acid may take some effort to ignite. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid is slightly soluble in water. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid is corrosive to metals and tissue. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid is used to make paint dryers and plasticizers.
