2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA)
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA)
EC / List no.: 205-743-6
CAS no.: 149-57-5
Mol. formula: C8H16O2
2-ethylhexanoic acid, also called 2-EHA, is used in the following products: coating products, laboratory chemicals, lubricants and greases, and metalworking fluids.
Synonyms:2-EHA, Ethyl hexanoic acid, Ethylhexoic acid, 2-Butylbutanoic acid, 2-Ethylcaproic acid, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, 2-Ethylhexansaeure, 3-Heptanecarboxylic acid, alpha-Ethylcaproic acid, Butylethylacetic acid, 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID
Applications of 2-ethylhexanoic acid: PVB Plasticizer, Synthetic Lubricants, Paint Driers, PVC Stabilizers, Emollients
End-use applications of 2-ethylhexanoic acid: adhesives and sealant industries, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, construction, automotive
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is a versatile monocarboxylic acid chemical intermediate.
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is the organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CO2H.
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is a carboxylic acid widely used to prepare lipophilic metal derivatives soluble in nonpolar organic solvents.
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is a colorless viscous oil. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid is supplied as a racemic mixture.
Chemical formula: C8H16O2
Molar mass: 144.214 g·mol−1
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Density: 903 mg mL−1
Melting point: −59.00 °C; −74.20 °F; 214.15 K
Boiling point: 228.1 °C; 442.5 °F; 501.2 K
log P: 2.579
Vapor pressure: <1 Pa (at 25 °C)
Acidity (pKa): 4.819
Basicity (pKb): 9.178
Refractive index (nD): 1.425
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is used in anti-freeze products, indoor use as a processing aid, indoor use in close systems with the minimal release (e.g., cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters), and outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g., hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and brake fluids).
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is widely used in esters for PVB film plasticizers and synthetic lubricants, metal soaps for paint driers, and automotive coolants and PVC stabilizers.
Other application areas of 2-Ethylhexanoic include wood preservatives, catalysts for polyurethane, and pharmaceuticals.
Automotive
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is used in the production of corrosion inhibitors for automotive coolants.
Coatings
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) as a monomer synthesizes alkyd resins, providing improved yellowing resistance than standard fatty acids.
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is particularly suitable for stoving enamels and two-component coatings.
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is also used as a raw material for metal-based paint driers.
Lubricants
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is a major raw material for polyol esters used in synthetic lubricants.
Personal Care
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) is used to produce emollients in the cosmetic industry.
2-ethyl hexanoic acid is used to make emollients and skin conditioners for cosmetic purposes.
2-ethyl hexanoic acid is frequently used in hair care products, body lotions, hand creams, foundation, concealer, and face creams.
Other
Polyvinyl butyral plasticizer, which is a major constituent for the production of safety glass and sheet material for construction purposes, is produced from 2-Ethyl Hexanoic Acid
Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) plasticizers and polyvinylchloride (PVC) stabilizers are produced in the form of metal salts.
Other applications of 2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) include polymer production catalysts, raw acid chloride material, and fragrances.
2-Butylbutanoic acid
2-Ethylcaproic acid
2-ethylhexanoic acid
2-Ethylhexanoic acid
2-ethylhexanoic acid
2-Ethylhexansaeure
2-Ethylhexoic acid
3-Heptanecarboxylic acid
alpha-Ethylcaproic acid
Butylethylacetic acid
Ethyl hexanoic acid
Ethylhexoic acid
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-
Kyselina 2-ethylkapronova
Kyselina heptan-3-karboxylova
IUPAC names
2-Ethyl hexanoic Acid
2-ethyl-hexanoic acid
2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID
2-Ethylhexanoic Acid
2-Ethylhexanoic acid
2-ethylhexanoic acid
2-Ethylhexanoic acid
2-ethylhexanoic acid
2-Ethylhexansäure
Ethylhexanoic acid
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-
Trade names
2-Butylbutanoic acid
2-Ethyl-1-hexanoic acid
2-Ethylcaproic acid
2-Ethylhexanoic acid
2-Ethylhexansaeure
2-Ethylhexansäure
2-Ethylhexoic acid
3-Heptanecarboxylic acid
Alpha-Ethylhexansaeure
Butylethylacetic acid
CERIUM HEX-CEM
Ethylhexanoic acid
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl- (8CI, 9CI)
α-Ethylcaproic acid
α-Ethylhexanoic acid
2-Ethylhexanoic acid is produced industrially from propylene hydroformylated to give butyraldehyde.
Aldol condensation of the aldehyde gives 2-ethylhexenal, which is hydrogenated to 2-ethylhexanal. Oxidation of this aldehyde gives the carboxylic acid