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2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
SpectraBase Compound ID 2XIZN2Myvr9
InChI InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3
InChIKey YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 130.23 g/mol
Molecular Formula C8H18O
Exact Mass 130.135765 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID LEZYWrZQ0db
Name 2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL (99.8%)
Source of Sample Environmental Protection Agency
Boiling Point 184.5C
CAS Registry Number 104-76-7
Classification SOLVENT; ATTRACTANT
Compound Type Pure
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Formula C8H18O
InChI InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3
InChIKey YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -76C
Molecular Weight 130.230320
Safety Data Precautions= COMBUSTIBLE; IRRITANT [LD50=3,200 KG/ML]
Sample Description LIQUID
Solubility Soluble in= 720 PARTS WATER, MANY ORGANIC SOLVENTS
Synonyms 2-ETHYLHEXYL ALCOHOL
Technique NEAT
Use AS A SOLVENT FOR DYES, RESINS AND OILS; ALSO USED IN MERCERIZING TEXTILES AND CLAIMED TO POSSESS ANTIFOAMING PROPERTIES