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HomeProduct name list2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol

2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol

Synonym(s):2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol;Ethylhexylene glycol

  • CAS NO.:94-96-2
  • Empirical Formula: C8H18O2
  • Molecular Weight: 146.23
  • MDL number: MFCD00004578
  • EINECS: 202-377-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-11-28 16:31:44
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol Structural Picture

What is 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol?

The Uses of 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol

2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is produced commercially by hydrogenating butyraldol (2-ethyl-3-hydroxycaproaldehyde). It is used largely as an insect repellent but also as a solvent for resins and inks, a plasticizer, and a chemical intermediate in the production of polyurethane resins .

Properties of 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol

Melting point: -40 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 241-249 °C (lit.)
Density  0.933 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Flash point: 265 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  42g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear
Water Solubility  42 g/L (20 ºC)
Sensitive  Hygroscopic

Safety information for 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol

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Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol

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