CAS 104-76-7: 2-Ethylhexanol

2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is used as a flavor, fragrance and plasticizer. It is used to prepare diesters bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. It reacts with nitric acid and used as an octane booster. Its ester, 2-ethylhexyl ester is a component of sunscreen octocrylene. Further, it is used as a low volatility solvent for resins, animal fats, waxes, vegetable oils and petroleum derivatives. In addition to this, it is used in plasticizer, dioctyl phthalate, which is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride products. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is used in the preparation of succinate-based plasticizers for replacing phthalate plasticizers. Also used in the preparation of polymeric plasticizers. References Stuart, A. et al.: Eur. Polym. J. 49, 2785 (2013); Braslau, R. et al.: J. Polym. Sci. Part. A. Polym. Chem., 51, 1175 (2013);

2-ethylhexan-1-ol (octyl alcohol)

2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is a colorless liquid that is used as an inhibitor for the hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids. The compound has been shown to inhibit the phosphotungstic acid catalyzed hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids with a low melting point. 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol inhibits mitochondrial membrane potential by binding to the hydroxyl group in the fatty acid and forming a hydrogen bond interaction. 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol also has toxic effects on animals, which may be due to its ability to induce symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and central nervous system depression. These effects are thought to be due to its strong interactions with hydroxyl groups in fatty acids.br>br> 2-Ethyl hexanol can reduce the viscosity of oils and fats at high temperatures, which makes it an effective "solid" catalyst for processes that require thermal expansion. When heated at constant pressure, 2-ethyl hexanol

2-Ethylhexanol

2-Ethylhexan-1-ol