2-Ethylhexanoic Acid

2-Ethylhexanoic Acid – High Purity Carboxylic Acid for Industrial Applications

2-Ethylhexanoic Acid is a branched carboxylic acid widely used in the manufacture of metal soaps, plasticizers, lubricants, coatings, and as a raw material for many chemical intermediates. Known for its excellent solubility and stability, it is highly favored in both industrial and chemical synthesis processes.

Chemical Specifications

Property	Details
CAS Number	149-57-5
Grade	Industrial / Technical
Molecular Formula	C₈H₁₆O₂
HSN Code	29163990
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Packing	200 kg Drum
GST Tax Rate	18%

Technical Specifications

Property	Unit	Specification	Results
Appearance	-	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid	Clear liquid
Assay	%	Min. 99	99.3
Acid Value	mg KOH/g	395 – 405	400
Moisture	%	Max. 0.1	0.05
Color (APHA)	-	Max. 30	20

Key Features

Excellent Solvent Properties: Suitable for esterification and chemical synthesis.
High Purity: Reliable for use in metal salts and catalysts.
Thermal Stability: Used in high-temperature lubricant and plasticizer systems.

Applications

Metal Soaps: Used in the preparation of cobalt, zinc, and manganese salts for coatings and driers.
Plasticizers: Acts as a raw material for specialty plasticizers and stabilizers.
Lubricant Additives: Provides enhanced thermal performance and oxidation resistance.
Paints & Coatings: Improves flow and leveling in alkyd and acrylic paints.
Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of esters and surfactants.

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