Manufacturing of PVC, Plasticizers, Antifoam Agents, Solvents, etc.
2-Ethyl Hexanol (2-EH) is a clear high-boiling point and low volatility solvent, uniform, nontoxic liquid with a characteristic odor, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvent. It is obtained indirectly in OXO synthesis from propylene (C3H6) and synthesis gas (CO + H2)
Synonom : 2-Ethyl Hexanol, Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol, Octyl Alcohol, Octanol
Used in anti-foams for almost all aqueous systems.