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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: 2024-10-24 21:11:45
2-Ethylhexyl nitrate Structural

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  n20/D 1.432(lit.)
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)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
ghs
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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