2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID

2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID For Synthesis

Octoic Acid

Article No.

3737D

Grade

For Synthesis

Purity

99%

CAS No.

149-57-5

Molecular Formula

C₈H₁₆O₂

Molecular Weight

144.22

H.S. Code

2915.9099

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Colorless to yellow

Odour

Mild odour

pH value

3 at 1.4 g/l at 20 °C

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-59 °C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

371°C

Flash point [°C]

114 °C

Boiling point [°C]

228 °C

Vapour pressure [20°C]

< 0.01 hPa at 20 °C

Vapour density

4.98

Density [g/cm3]

0.903 g/cm3 at 25 °C

Solubility in water [% weight]

Slightly soluble in water

Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C

2.7 at 25 °C

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s]

7.73 cps

Explosion limits - upper [%]

6.70%

Explosion limits -lower [%]

0.90%

Packings

500 ml (00500)
2500 ml (02500)
25 Liters (0025K)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	A clear colourless to yellow liquid.
Purity (by GC)	Min 99%
Density (d20°C/4°C)	0.905 - 0.907
Identity (IR)	Passes test

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS05, GHS07, GHS08
Signal Word: Danger
Hazardous Statement: H312-H318-H361
Precaution Statement: P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Revision Date : 14-Dec-2013

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