ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate
- CAS NO.：2983-37-1
- Empirical Formula: C10H20O2
- Molecular Weight: 172.26
- MDL number: MFCD00462678
- EINECS: 221-043-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:16:20
What is ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate?
Chemical properties
Colorless clear liquid; fresh orris, fruity, herbal, cumin aroma.
The Uses of ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Ethyl 2-Ethylhexanoate is the ethyl ester of 2-Ethylhexanoic acid which is widely used to prepare metal derivatives that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents. These lipophilic metal-containing derivatives are used as catalysts in polymerizations.
Definition
ChEBI: Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate is a fatty acid ester.
Aroma threshold values
Medium strength odor, orris type
Properties of ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate
| Melting point: | -63.5°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point: | 196℃ |
| Density | 0.872 |
| vapor pressure | 1.3hPa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | 1.4123 |
| FEMA | 4345 | ETHYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE |
| Flash point: | 71℃ |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate, Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Oil |
| color | Colourless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fresh orris fruity herbal cumin |
| Water Solubility | 65mg/L at 20℃ |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate (2983-37-1) |
Safety information for ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate
| 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. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate
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