2-Ethylhexanoic acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

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Linear Formula:  C8H16O2
Molecular Weight:  144.21 g/mol
CAS Number: 149-57-5

Properties

Vapour pressure <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C), 10 mmHg ( 115 °C)
Water Solubility 1.4 g/l (20 °C) slightly soluble
Autoignition temp. 699 °F
Explosion limit 1.04 %, 135 °F, 8.64 %, 188 °F
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.425
B pt. 228 °C
M pt. -59 °C
Density 0.903 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H360D
Precautionary Statement  P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29159099
Flash point 114 °C
Storage Temp. 2-8 °C
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used mainly as a chemical intermediate and in the manufacture of metal salts plasticizers lubricants coatings and paints.

Purpose
It acts as a stabilizer corrosion inhibitor and drying agent when converted into metal 2-ethylhexanoates.

General Description
A colorless liquid with a characteristic odor it is a branched-chain carboxylic acid with the formula C8H16O2.