Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate is useful in acylation of amines. It is an active ingredient in wood preservative agent. It is mainly used for synthetic 2-ethylhexanoic acid and calcium, magnesium salts. It is also used in salt forming agent of pharmaceutical, dry catalytic agent of the paint, polymer stabilizers, crosslinking agent, thickening agent of oil, and energy-saving additive of fuel.

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Applications
Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate is useful in acylation of amines. It is an active ingredient in wood preservative agent. It is mainly used for synthetic 2-ethylhexanoic acid and calcium, magnesium salts. It is also used in salt forming agent of pharmaceutical, dry catalytic agent of the paint, polymer stabilizers, crosslinking agent, thickening agent of oil, and energy-saving additive of fuel.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 5000 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 166.2
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H361
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	243-283-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only