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2-Ethylhexanoic acid , StandardforGC,≥99.5%(GC) , 149-57-5

Synonym(s):
2-Ethylcaproic acid;2-Ethylhexanoic acid;3-Heptanecarboxylic acid, α-Ethylcaproic acid

CAS NO.:149-57-5

Empirical Formula: C8H16O2

Molecular Weight: 144.21

MDL number: MFCD00002675

EINECS: 205-743-6

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -59 °C
Boiling point: 228 °C(lit.)
Density  0.906
vapor density  4.98 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.425(lit.)
Flash point: 230 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  1.4g/l
form  Liquid
pka pK1:4.895 (25°C)
color  Clear
PH 3 (1.4g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor Mild odour
PH Range 3 at 1.4 g/l at 20 °C
explosive limit 1.04%, 135°F
Water Solubility  2 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN  1750468
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases.
InChIKey OBETXYAYXDNJHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 2.7 at 25℃

Description and Uses

2-Ethylhexanoic acid can be used:

  • As a reactant in esterification , decarboxylative alkynylation , and preparation of alkyl coumarins via decarboxylative coupling reactions.
  • In the organocatalytic medium for the preparation of various 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones/thiones by Biginelli reaction.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS08
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H361d
Precautionary statements  P280
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  63-41-37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements  36/37-36/37/39-26-2
RIDADR  UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  MO7700000
13
Autoignition Temperature 699 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29159080
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3640 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg

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