2-Ethylhexanol

colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid

96.00 to 100.00 %

0.83000 to 0.83400 @ 25.00 °C

6.906 to 6.940

1.42900 to 1.43400 @ 20.00 °C

-76.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg

184.00 to 186.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg

0.207000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C

4.49

171.00 °F. TCC

2.82

citrus

citrus fresh floral oily sweet

130.26

colorless to pale yellow clear liquid, mild oily sweet slightly rose fragrance

ethanol, ether, diethyl ether, dmso, acetone, benzene, chloroform

0.83 (20 c)

27.6 dynescm (20 c)

in water

Used as a starting material for the synthesis numerous plasticizers.

Used as a defoaming agent for industrial drilling fluids.  Maintains fluid consistency and defoams drilling muds.

Esters of 2-ethylhexanol are far more commonly used in the personal care industry for their emollient properties in lotions, creams, and sunscreens.  

2-Ethylhexanol is also a widely used solvent because of it's low volatility. 

This material is also offered in reagent grade for laboratory testing and analysis.  

Use: PERFUMING

Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols,  Chemical Intermediates,  Plasticizers,  Emollients - Butters,  Drilling and Completion Fluids,  Drilling Mud Defoamers,  Commercial Chemicals,  Drilling Fluid Additives,  Industrial Chemicals,  Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly 

Solvents,  Intermediates,  Drilling Fluid Additives,  Anti-Foaming Agent  

Cosmetic,  Industrial,  Industrial Drilling,  Oil and Gas Production,  Drilling Fluid,  Hydraulic Fracturing,  Fracking,  Solvents