2-Ethylhexyl Acetate

2-Ethylhexyl acetate is a clear, mobile solvent with low-volatility. It is a hydrophobic, relatively polar solvent with a high boiling point and a slight odor. It is miscible and compatible with all common solvents, e. g. alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols, glycol ethers, and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons

Product Details

Formula:

C10H20O2

CAS Number:

103-09-3

Also Known As:

Ethylhexyl acetate; Isooctyl acetate; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol acetate; 2-Ethylhexyl ethanoate; 2-Ethyl-1-hexyl acetate

Structure:

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applications:

2-Ethylhexyl acetate is used in many industries, including a variety of ink formulations, paint strippers, nitrocellulose lacquers, resin lacquers, and lacquer emulsions; it is a good solvent for standard enamels, baking enamels and air-dry enamels to improve flow and film formation. It is widely used as a leather industry solvent in dyeing and finishing functions, also aiding in film formation and flow. It may also be used in fragrance formulations.

Packaging:

Drums

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

199

Density, g/cm3

0.87

Melting point, °C

−92

Molecular weight, g/mol

172.26

Odor

Slight odor

Purity, %

≥99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.418

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Minimum order quantity: 55 gallon drum