CAS104-76-7
FormulaC8H18O
SynonymAlcohol C8, 2-EH, 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol, 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol, 2-Ethylhexyl alcohol 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl, 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-, 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol
Density0.83 (20 c)
Surface Tension27.6 dynescm (20 c)
Slightly Solublein water
Sulfuric Acid Color (Pt/Co Scale)<= 20
Acidity as Acetic Acid<= 0.01 % (w/w)
Acid Number<= 0.10 mgKOH/g
Platinum - Cobalt- Color Number<= 5
Water<= 0.05% (w/w)
AppearanceClear and Free
2 Ethylhexanol>= 99.5%
Carbonyl Number<= 0.15 mgKOH/g (MW= 128 g/mol)
Vapor Pressure0.05 mm hg (20 c)
Refractive Index1.4300 (20 c)
Molecular weight130.26
Colorcolorless to pale yellow clear liquid, mild oily sweet slightly rose fragrance
Flash Point81.1 c
Solubilityethanol, ether, diethyl ether, dmso, acetone, benzene, chloroform
Boiling Point183.5 c