A branched carboxylic acid used to manufacture metal soap driers and catalysts, PVC stabiliser components, and ester lubricants, and as an intermediate in coating and plastics formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H16O2
- Grades
- technical99%
- Packaging
- 180 kg steel drum · 200 kg steel drum · 1000 kg IBC · bulk (ISO tank) · 190 kg steel drum · 900 kg IBC · ISO tank
- Synonyms
- 2-ethylhexanoic acid · 2-ethylhexoic acid · octoic acid · alpha-ethylcaproic acid · 149-57-5 · ethylhexanoic acid · butylethylacetic acid · alpha-ethylhexanoic acid
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid with mild odour
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.