ETHYLHEXANOL- ▸ Plasticizer feedstock: Alcohol for 2-ethylhexyl ester plasticizers.
- ▸ Defoamer: Foam control in process fluids.
- ▸ Wetting agent: Surface-tension reduction in aqueous systems.
- ▸ Solvent: Low-volatility solvent for paints, lacquers, and baking finishes.
- ▸ Textile finishing: Finishing-compound additive.
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Request SDS →2-Ethylhexanol (CAS 104-76-7), or 2-EH, is a branched C8 plasticizer alcohol. Its largest use is as a feedstock for plasticizers and other esters; it also serves as a defoamer, wetting agent, low-volatility solvent, and textile-finishing additive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2-ethylhexanol used for?
2-Ethylhexanol (CAS 104-76-7), or 2-EH, is a branched C8 plasticizer alcohol. Its largest use is as a feedstock for plasticizer esters; it also serves as a defoamer, wetting agent, low-volatility solvent for paints and baking finishes, and a textile-finishing additive.
How is 2-ethylhexanol made?
It is industrially produced from propylene via hydroformylation to butyraldehyde, followed by aldol condensation and hydrogenation to the branched C8 alcohol. The result is the 2-ethyl-substituted hexanol identified by CAS 104-76-7.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-EH?
The molecular formula is C8H18O with a molecular weight of approximately 130.23 g/mol; the CAS number is 104-76-7. It is classified among oxygenated solvents.
How is 2-ethylhexanol shipped?
It is assigned UN 1986 (2-ethyl hexanol) and classified under HS 2905.16 (octanol and isomers). Transport must follow the requirements applicable to the UN number; consult the SDS and your carrier for classification details.
What is the bulk price of 2-ethylhexanol?
Bulk pricing depends on volume and packaging (drums/totes/IBCs/bulk). Submit a bulk RFQ with your target quantity for a current quote, along with a CoA and SDS.