2-Ethylhexanoic acid 149-57-5

Isooctanoic acid can be used as an intermediate for paint and coating drying agents, as a modifier for alkyd resins, as a catalyst for polymerization reactions in the production of peroxides, and as a stabilizer for lubricating oil esters and PVC. It has a wide range of market applications.

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149-57-5
Brand:
futurechemical
Code:
149-57-5

Product Description

2-Ethylhexanoic acid Basic information
Product Name:	2-Ethylhexanoic acid
CAS:	149-57-5
MF:	C8H16O2
MW:	144.21
EINECS:	205-743-6
Mol File:	149-57-5.mol
2-Ethylhexanoic acid Chemical Properties
Melting point	-59 °C
Boiling point	228 °C(lit.)
density	0.906
vapor density	4.98 (vs air)
vapor pressure	<0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.425(lit.)
Fp	230 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	1.4g/l
form	Liquid
pka	pK1:4.895 (25°C)
color	Clear
Odor	Mild odour
PH	3 (1.4g/l, H2O, 20℃)
PH Range	3 at 1.4 g/l at 20 °C
biological source	synthetic
explosive limit	1.04%, 135°F
Water Solubility	2 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN	1750468
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases.
InChIKey	OBETXYAYXDNJHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP	2.7 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference	149-57-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-(149-57-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Ethylhexanoic acid (149-57-5)

2-Ethylhexanoic acid C8H16O2 149-57-5 Metal extractant Paint drying agent Lubricant additive

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