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2-Ethyl-1-hexanol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Isooctyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.23
Beilstein:
1719280
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

vapor density

4.49 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.5% (GC)

autoignition temp.

550 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

0.88 %, 104 °F
9.7 %, 113 °F

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.431 (lit.)
n20/D 1.431

bp

183-186 °C (lit.)

mp

−76 °C (lit.)

density

0.833 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)CO

InChI

1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is an industrial chemical widely used in the production of polyvinyl chloride(PVC) plasticizers and is a potent indoor air pollutant emitted mainly from furniture or carpets with a PVC backing.
This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food. Find all available reference materials for compounds listed in 10/2011 here

Application

2-Ethyl-1-hexanol may be used as a reference standard for the determination of 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol in drinking water by gas chromatography with flame ionization detection.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

167.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

75 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Determination of 2-ethyl-1-hexanol as contaminant in drinking water.
Vitali M, et al.
Journal of AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists) International, 76, 1133-1133 (1993)
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol in indoor air as a possible cause of sick building symptoms.
Kamijima M, et al.
Journal of Occupational Health, 44(3), 186-191 (2002)
Adam R Grochowalski et al.
Biodegradation, 18(3), 283-293 (2006-11-03)
The biodegradation of plasticizers has been previously shown to result in the accumulation of metabolites that are more toxic than the initial compound. The present work shows that the pattern of degradation of di-2-ethylhexyl adipate by Bacillus subtilis can be
D Fragiadakis et al.
The Journal of chemical physics, 132(14), 144505-144505 (2010-04-22)
The dielectric spectra of most simple liquids are characterized by two relaxation processes: (i) the alpha-process, an intense, broad non-Debye relaxation with a non-Arrhenius temperature dependence and (ii) a beta process, evident mainly below the glass transition and having nearly
Kiyoshi Sakai et al.
Journal of environmental monitoring : JEM, 11(11), 2068-2076 (2009-11-06)
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol (2E1H) is a possible causative chemical for sick building symptoms; however, thus far, we do not have a clear understanding of the indoor air pollution levels caused by it. In this study, first, airborne 2E1H concentrations were measured during

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