2-Propyl-1-heptanol

CAS NO.：10042-59-8
Empirical Formula: C10H22O
Molecular Weight: 158.28
MDL number: MFCD00046768
EINECS: 233-126-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-09-12 18:45:48

What is 2-Propyl-1-heptanol?

Chemical properties

Light Yellow Oil

The Uses of 2-Propyl-1-heptanol

2-Propyl-1-heptanol (cas# 10042-59-8) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

Preparation

2-Propyl Heptanol (2-PH) is the precursor to Di-propylheptylphthalate (DPHP): a similar component to Di-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) and Di-octyl-phtalate (DOP) which is made from 2-Ethyl Hexanol (2-EH). It is produced from the hydroformylation ("oxo synthesis") of C4 alkenes followed by hydrogenation of the resulting aldehyde. The production route is similar to that for 2-Ethylhexanol.

What are the applications of Application

2-propylheptanol is a branched C10 fatty alcohol. Mainly used as plasticizer alcohol (phthalic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride and adipic acid), and as raw material for making surfactants used in detergents or in industrial cleaning agents for hard surface cleaning. It is also used as raw material for lubricants and acrylates in adhesives applications.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 15, p. 54, 1950 DOI: 10.1021/jo01147a010

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Properties of 2-Propyl-1-heptanol

Melting point:	-1.53°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	213.4°C (estimate)
Density	0.8280
vapor pressure	2Pa at 25℃
refractive index	1.4360
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
pka	15.09±0.10(Predicted)
color	Colourless
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water. Miscible with most common organic solvents.
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Heptanol, 2-propyl- (10042-59-8)

Safety information for 2-Propyl-1-heptanol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.