2-ethylhexanol

2-ethylhexanol

Chemicals from Olefin Hydrocarbons

Published in James G. Speight, Handbook of Petrochemical Processes, 2019

2-Ethylhexanol [CH3CH2CH2CH2CH(C2H5)CH2OH] is a colorless liquid soluble in many organic solvents. It is one of the chemicals used for producing polyvinyl chloride plasticizers (by reacting with phthalic acid; the product is di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate).

Experimental study on operating conditions of 2-ethylhexanol manufacturing process

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Published in Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2018

Ahad Ghaemi, Mohammad Hadi Zerehsaz

2-Ethylhexanol is an Oxo alcohol composed of eight carbon atoms with C8H18O chemical formula. This alcohol is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. The main applications of this alcohol are in plasticizer production,[1,2] the chemical industries, production of plastics, solvent extraction, and chemical synthesis.[3,4] About 72% of the total global consumption of 2-ethylhexanol is in phthalate softeners, which are used in softening the PVC compounds. Because of the hydrophobicity characteristics of 2-ethylhexanol, it is also used in hydrophobic applications.[5] Moreover, it is used in producing low foam surfactants.[6]

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