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KH Neochem Americas 2-Ethyl Hexanoic Acid

KH Neochem Americas,Inc. 2-ETHYL HEXANOIC ACID is used as raw material for lubricant, metal soap, alkyd resin etc.

Chemical Name: 2-ethylhexanoic acid

CAS Number: 149-57-5

Synonyms: (+/-)-2-Ethylhexanoic Acid, 2-Butylbutanoic acid, 2-Ethyl hexanoic acid, 2-Ethyl-1-hexanoic acid, 2-Ethylcaproic acid, 2-Ethylcapronic acid, 2-Ethylhexoic acid, 3-Heptanecarboxylic acid, alpha-Ethylcaproic Acid, alpha-Ethylhexanoic Acid, Butylethylacetic Acid

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Molecular formula
C₈H₁₆O₂
Chemical Structure

KH Neochem Americas 2-Ethyl Hexanoic Acid - Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets
Base Chemicals End Uses
Use

Plasticizes,Surfactants, Fatty acid chlorides, cosmetics, corrosion inhibitor

Properties

Appearance
Clear Liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point227.6°C-
Melting Pointmax. -100°C-
Refractive Index (nD25)1.423--
Viscosity (20°C)7.7mPa.s-
Flash Point (Open Cup)115.0°C-
Vapor Dernsity (Air=1)5.0°C-
lgnition Point371.0°C-
Explosion Limits0.8 - 6Vol%-
Solubility (In Water, 20°C)0.25g/100g-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight144.2--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 15APHAJIS K 0071
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)0.905 - 0.910-JIS K 0061
Puritymin. 99Wt%JIS K 0114
Water Contentmax. 0.10Wt%JIS K 0068
Acid Valuemin. 385KOHmg/g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Safety & Health

Health Hazards
Acute toxicty LD50(oral) rat 3g/Kg
  LD50(Skin) rabbit 1.26g/Kg
Emergency and First Aid Procedure

Skin Contact:

  • Remove contaminated clothing.
  • Wash the affected area with plenty of clean water and soap.
  • If irritation develops, see a physician.

Eye Contact:

  • Flash eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes whie holding eyelids open.
  • If irritation develops, see a physician.

Inhalation:

  • If a large amount is inhaled, remove individual(s) to fresh air.
Extinguishing Media
  • Water spray
  • Dry chemicals
  • Protein-type air foams
  • Carbon dioxide

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packing
  • 180kg - Epoxy lined iron drum
  • 20MT - 1SO-Container

Storage & Handling

Storage

Tighten the cap of the container and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, storage area of cabinet.