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2-Ethylhexane-1,3-diol, 97%

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Description

CAS: 94-96-2 | C8H18O2 | 146.23 g/mol

2-Ethylhexane-1,3-diol is used in organic synthesis and can be used to produce polyester resin, polyester plasticizers, polyurethane resin. It is also effective vermifuge to mosquitoes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Ethylhexane-1,3-diol is used in organic synthesis and can be used to produce polyester resin, polyester plasticizers, polyurethane resin. It is also effective vermifuge to mosquitoes.

Solubility
Soluble in water (42g/L at 20°C). Soluble in alcohol and ether.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. It is hygroscopic in nature.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 94-96-2
Molecular Formula C8H18O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 146.23
MDL Number MFCD00004578
InChI Key RWLALWYNXFYRGW-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Synonym 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, ethohexadiol, 1,3-hexanediol, 2-ethyl, octylene glycol, ethyl hexanediol, carbide 6-12, repellent 612, rutgers 612, 6-12-insect repellent, diol-kyowa 8
PubChem CID 7211
ChEBI CHEBI:34273
IUPAC Name 2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol
SMILES CCCC(O)C(CC)CO

Specifications

Melting Point -40°C
Boiling Point 241°C to 249°C
Odor Odorless
Linear Formula CH3CH2CH2CHOHCH(CH2CH3)CH2OH
Quantity 500 mL
Solubility Information Soluble in water (42g/L at 20°C). Soluble in alcohol and ether.
Formula Weight 146.23
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Ethylhexane-1,3-diol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H312-H317-H318
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H318-H302-H312
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P333+P313-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber 202-377-9
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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