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2 Ethyl Hexanol

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2 Ethyl Hexanol
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Product Code: RXSOL-19-1568-210

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Solvent Chemicals-19

Product Description

2-Ethyl Hexanol A clear, high-boiling point and low volatiity solvent with a characteristic color.

Product Short Description

2-Ethyl Hexanol A clear, high-boiling point and low volatiity solvent with a characteristic color.

Product Application

Manufacturing of PVC, Plasticizers, Antifoam Agents, Solvents, etc.

Product Dose

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)

Product Note

It is also known as Octanol (C8 alcohol)
 
• Readily forms esters with various acids
• Very limited miscibility with water
• Low volatility solvent
• Enhances flow and gloss in baking finishes
• Non-HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) Solvent

Remarks

Synonom : 2-Ethyl Hexanol, Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol, Octyl Alcohol, Octanol

 
Main application is as a feed stock in the manufacture of low volatility esters, the most important of it is Di-Octyl Phthalate (DOP or DEHP)
As low volatility Solvent for resins, animal fats, vegetable oils etc.
As low-volatility ingredient in solvent blends for dye stuffs & coating industries
Additive in dispersing & wetting agents for pigment pastes.
Feed stock in the manufacture of Ethoxylates & extractents for heavy metals.
Used in the production of derivatives like Di-Octyl Adipate, Di-Octyl Maleate, etc.
Feed stock in the manufacture of 2-Ethyl Hexyl Sulphate which is used as a surfactant for Electrolytes.
Used in the production of 2-Ethyl hexyl esters, which serves as thermal stabilizers and antioxidants/plastics.
 

Other Equivalent Brand

2-Ethyl Hexanol, Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol, Octyl Alcohol, Octanol, 2 EHA

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