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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
biological source synthetic
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.
InChI 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7(4-2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey OBETXYAYXDNJHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCC(CC)C(O)=O
LogP 2.7 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 149-57-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-(149-57-5)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Ethylhexanoic acid (149-57-5)

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
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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  TSCA listed
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29159080
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Hazard Classifications Repr. 1B
Hazardous Substances Data 149-57-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3640 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg

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