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2-Ethylhexanoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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
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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