2-Ethylhexanol is a branched eight-carbon alcohol. It serves as a feedstock for plasticiser esters, acrylates, lubricants and surfactants. It is also used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, paints, lacquers and baking finishes. Further applications include textile finishing, printing inks and paper processing. The recorded grade is industrial. Packaging formats include 170 kg steel drums, 850 kg IBCs and ISO tanks.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H18O
- Grades
- industrial
- Packaging
- 170 kg steel drum · 850 kg IBC · ISO tank
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid with characteristic odour
- Synonyms
- 2-EH · 104-76-7 · 2-ethylhexyl alcohol · isooctyl alcohol · 2-ethyl-1-hexanol
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.
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