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2-Ethylhexyl acetate
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2-Ethylhexyl acetate is a clear liquid ester used primarily as a solvent in coatings, inks, and industrial cleaning applications. It has the molecular formula C10H20O2 and a molecular weight of 172.26. The CAS number is 103-09-3. Molekula supplies 2-Ethylhexyl acetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90038426
- CAS Number
- 103-09-3
- IUPAC Name
- 2-ethylhexyl acetate
- EC Number
- 203-079-1
- Molecular Formula
- C10H20O2
- Molecular Weight
- 172.26
- Exact Mass
- 172.1463
- SMILES
- CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C
- InChIKey
- WOYWLLHHWAMFCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-4-6-7-10(5-2)8-12-9(3)11/h10H,4-8H2,1-3H3
- PubChem CID
- 7635
Synonyms
- 1-HEXANOL, 2-ETHYL-, ACETATE
- 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol acetate
- 2-Ethyl-1-hexyl acetate
- 2-Ethylhexanyl acetate
- 2-Ethylhexyl ethanoate
- Acetic acid alpha-ethylhexyl ester
- Acetic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
- beta-Ethylhexyl acetate
- ethylhexyl acetate
- FEMA Number 2806
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Water-white stable liquid
- Melting Point
- -80 °C
- Boiling Point
- 199 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Sol in ether, ethanol, very slightly soluble in water
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.23 mmHg
- Refractive Index
- 1.4204
Source: PubChem CID 7635 (HSDB, Haz-Map)
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Ethylhexyl acetate used for?
2-Ethylhexyl acetate is primarily used as a high-boiling solvent in coatings, inks, and industrial cleaning applications.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2-Ethylhexyl acetate?
The chemical formula is C10H20O2 and the molecular weight is 172.26 g/mol.
How should 2-Ethylhexyl acetate be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly closed containers, away from heat and ignition sources.
What grade of 2-Ethylhexyl acetate is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current available purity grades for this product.
Can Molekula supply 2-Ethylhexyl acetate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply 2-Ethylhexyl acetate in various quantities, ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.