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2-Ethylhexanoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Ethylhexanoic acid is used in the preparation of metal derivatives, which act as a catalyst in polymerization reactions. For example, tin 2-ethylhexanoate is used in the manufacturing of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid). It is also used as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chlorides. It is also involved in solvent extraction and dye granulation. Further, it is used to prepare plasticizers, lubricants, detergents, flotation aids, corrosion inhibitors and alkyd resins. In addition to this, it serves as a catalyst for polyurethane foaming.
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2-Ethylhexanoic acid is used in the preparation of metal derivatives, which act as a catalyst in polymerization reactions. For example, tin 2-ethylhexanoate is used in the manufacturing of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid). It is also used as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chlorides. It is also involved in solvent extraction and dye granulation. Further, it is used to prepare plasticizers, lubricants, detergents, flotation aids, corrosion inhibitors and alkyd resins. In addition to this, it serves as a catalyst for polyurethane foaming.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | -59°C |
| Density | 0.91 |
| pH | 3 |
| Boiling Point | 226°C to 229°C |
| Flash Point | 114°C (237°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.425 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| Beilstein | 1750468 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 144.21 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302-H312-H314-H361d |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H361-H302-H312 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P312-P330-P363-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: III |
| EINECSNumber | 205-743-6 |
| RTECSNumber | MO7700000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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