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

CAS: 94-96-2 | C8H18O2 | 146.23 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS94-96-2
IUPAC Name2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol
Molecular FormulaC8H18O2
InChI KeyRWLALWYNXFYRGW-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCCCC(O)C(CC)CO
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormLiquid
Refractive Index1.4485-1.4535 @ 20?C
Assay (Silylated GC)≥96.0%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
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.

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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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Georg Troll.; Alfred Sauerer. Determination of trace amounts of boron in geological samples with carminic acid after extraction with 2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol. Analyst. 1985, 110, (3), 283-286.
  2. Keith R. Betty.; Gerald T. Day. Spectrophotometric determination of boron in nuclear-grade uranium oxides with curcumin after extraction with 2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol. Analyst. 1986, 111, (4), 455-457.