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Organic Acids

2-Ethylhexanoic Acid For Synthesis

RA003025 CAS 149-57-5 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA003025
CAS number
149-57-5
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C8H16O2
Molecular weight
144.22

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Colour Colorless to yellow —
Odour Mild odour —
pH value 3 at 20 °C; at 1.4 g/L —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -59 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 371 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 114 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 228 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] < 0.01 hPa at 20 °C hPa
Vapour density 4.98 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.903 g/cm3 at 25 °C g/cm3
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 cP cP
Explosion limits - upper [%] 6.70 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 0.90 % %

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

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

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: For Synthesis.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA003025-PK-25L
500 mL RA003025-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA003025-PK-2.5L