Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Information
Name: 2-Ethylhexanol
Alias: 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
CAS No.: 104-76-7
Molecular Formula: C8H18O1
Molecular Weight: 130.23
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid
- Odor: Mild characteristic fatty alcohol odor
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, methanol, acetone, ether, benzene, mineral oil and most organic solvents
- Boiling Point: 184–185 °C (760 mmHg)
- Density: 0.833 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Refractive Index: 1.430–1.433 (20 °C)
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Molecular Structure: Branched saturated fatty alcohol with one primary hydroxyl group
- Esterification reaction: Reacts with phthalic acid, adipic acid to produce plasticizers such as dioctyl phthalate (DOP)
- Oxidation property: Oxidized to corresponding aldehyde or carboxylic acid under oxidizing agents
- Etherification: Generates ether products with alcohols under acidic catalyst
- Thermal stability: Stable under normal temperature; slight cracking occurs above 260 °C
- Photostability: Slightly yellowed after long-term strong light irradiation
- Compatibility: Compatible with most resins, oils and organic solvents; incompatible with strong oxidants, concentrated strong acids
3. Main Application Fields
1. Plasticizer Raw Material (Core Application)
Main raw material for synthesizing DOP, DOA and other PVC plasticizers, widely used in plastic film, artificial leather, wire and cable materials
2. Surfactant & Auxiliary Agent Intermediate
Raw material for producing nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers, defoamers and metal cutting fluid additives
3. Coatings & Printing Ink Auxiliaries
Coalescing agent for water-based coatings, solvent and leveling agent for printing inks
4. Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Auxiliaries
Raw material for extraction solvents, mineral flotation agents and pharmaceutical synthesis intermediates
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 104-76-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18O1 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| GC Purity | Industrial Grade ≥99.0% |
| Water Content (KF) | ≤0.10% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤15 |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Packaging | 200L iron drum / IBC tote tank |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic cool dry warehouse below 25 °C; isolated from fire sources, oxidants |
| Transportation Requirement | Flammable liquid, leak-proof sealed packaging, away from open flame |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under intact sealed packaging |
Safety Warning
Flammable liquid. Vapor irritates eyes, skin and respiratory tract; long-term skin contact causes degreasing and dry cracking. Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles during operation, operate in well-ventilated environment, keep away from open fire and static electricity. Waste liquid belongs to flammable organic hazardous waste and needs professional centralized recovery and treatment.
