2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol

2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol

Category: alcohol ether series, solder paste high boiling point solvent

Generation application: electronic chemical, solder paste solvent

Typical characteristics:

Properties:

CAS: 94-96-2
Molecular formula: C8H18O2
Molecular mass: 146.23
Boiling point: 241-249℃
Melting point: -40-249℃
Product name: 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol

Structural formula
English name: 2-ethyl-3-hexanediol, 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, 2-ethyl-1,3-hexylene glycol, 2-ethyl-3-propyl-1,3-propanediol

Property: colorless slightly viscous liquid. Melting point＜-40℃, boiling point 244.2℃,163℃(6.67kPa),129℃(1.33kPa),102℃(0.4kPa),94-96℃(66.7Pa), relative density 0.9422(20/20℃), refractive index1.4530(22℃), flash point 129℃. Soluble in alcohol and ether, solubility in water is 0.6%.

Uses: the product can be used in organic synthesis, or in producing polyester resin, polyester plasticizer, polyurethane resin, etc. Moreover, it can also be used in producing cosmetics or as ink solvent.

Category: inflammable liquid

Class of toxicity: toxic

Acute toxicity: oral- rat LD50: 1400 mg/kg; oral- mice  LD50: 1900 mg/kg

Irritation data: skin- rabbit 500 mg  mild; eyes- rabbit 20 mg  severe

Flammable hazard: inflammable

Storage and transportation: handle with care, keep in well-ventilated warehouse, separate from fire, high temperature and oxides

Extinguishing agent: foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand

Inventory control:

First-in and first-out. To protect from damp. Shelf life is half a year.

Note: the information is for reference only.

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