2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
- CAS NO.:27247-96-7
- Empirical Formula: C8H17NO3
- Molecular Weight: 175.23
- MDL number: MFCD00011582
- EINECS: 248-363-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate?
Chemical properties
solid
The Uses of 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) is a major fuel additive, has been used to increase the cetane number of diesel.
General Description
Biodegradation of 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) by Mycobacterium austroafricanum IFP 2173 has been studied. Biodegradation of 2-EHN was studied in biphasic liquid cultures using an inert non-aqueous phase liquid such as 2,2,4,4,6,8,8-heptamethylnonane as solvent.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Properties of 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
Boiling point: | 306.53°C (rough estimate) |
Density | 0.963 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor pressure | 27Pa at 20℃ |
refractive index | n |
Flash point: | 168 °F |
Odor | Fruity, pungent, ester, characteristic |
Water Solubility | 12.5mg/L at 20℃ |
Stability: | Stability Heating may cause an explosion. Contact with combustible material may cause fire or explosion. |
CAS DataBase Reference | 27247-96-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (27247-96-7) |
Safety information for 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 ![]() Environment GHS09 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
InChIKey | NKRVGWFEFKCZAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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