Product Description
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Melting point
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-59 °C
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Boiling point
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228 °C(lit.)
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density
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0.906
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vapor density
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4.98 (vs air)
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vapor pressure
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<0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
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refractive index
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n20/D 1.425(lit.)
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Fp
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230 °F
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storage temp.
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Store below +30°C.
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solubility
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1.4g/l
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form
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Liquid
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pka
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pK1:4.895 (25°C)
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color
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Clear
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Odor
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Mild odour
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PH Range
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3 at 1.4 g/l at 20 °C
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Main application
2-Ethylhexanoic acid can be used as an intermediate for paint and coating driers, as an alkyd resin modifier, as a catalyst for the production of peroxides and as a stabilizer for lubricating oil esters and PVC, etc., and has a wide range of market applications.
