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ETHYL HEXANOL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C8H18O
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH
formula, see observation
104-76-7
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless liquid and is used as a plasticizer for PVC resins, a defoaming agent, a penetrant for mercerizing cotton, a wetting agent, in dry cleaning, organic synthesis, solvent mixtures for nitrocellulose, baking finishes, inks, lacquers, lubricants, paints, paper, photography, plasticizers, rubber and textile finishing compounds.

OBS

2-ethylhexan-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

octyl alcohol: In industrial practice, this term has been used for both 1-octanol and 2-ethylhexan-1-ol.

OBS

ethylhexanol: a generic term.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H18O or CH3(CH2)3CH(CH2H5)CH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H18O
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH
formula, see observation
104-76-7
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, utilisé comme agent démoussant, agent mouillant, solvant, intermédiaire de synthèse, et dans la fabrication de plastifiants.

OBS

2-éthylhexan-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C8H18O ou CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C8H18O
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH
formula, see observation
104-76-7
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C8H18O o CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH

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