2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride CAS#760-67-8
High-Purity Appearance – A clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid, indicating good purity and suitability for precision chemical synthesis.
Highly Reactive Acyl Chloride Intermediate – Functions as an efficient and versatile acyl chloride, ideal for use as a key intermediate in multiple chemical reactions.
Wide Industrial Applicability – Commonly used in the production of organic peroxides, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, demonstrating broad manufacturing value.
Essential Building Block for Fine Chemicals – Plays an important role in synthesizing high-value specialty chemicals, supporting pharmaceutical and agricultural product development.
2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride (CAS#760-67-8) Product Description
2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride (CAS# 760-67-8) is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid acyl chloride with a strong pungent odor. It has a boiling point of 67-68℃, a flash point of 79℃, a specific gravity of 0.939, an acidic pH, and is soluble in water. It is mainly used as a chemical intermediate in the production of organic peroxides, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride Chemical Properties
| Melting point | <-75°C |
| Boiling point | 67-68 °C/11 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.72 mm Hg ( 67.7 °C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.433(lit.) |
| Fp | 157 °F |
| Storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| Form | clear liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Water Solubility | Reacts with water. |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| BRN | 956601 |
| InChIKey | WFSGQBNCVASPMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 760-67-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Hexanoyl chloride, 2-ethyl-(760-67-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Hexanoyl chloride, 2-ethyl- (760-67-8) |
| Hazard Codes | C |
| Risk Statements | 34-43-41-23-22 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45-25 |
| RIDADR | UN 3265 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | MP4525000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 8 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 29159080 |
Applications
Peroxide Production: A key precursor for organic peroxide initiators used in polymer manufacturing.
Synthesis: Used to prepare specialized esters, glucose derivatives, and polymers with photovoltaic properties.
Reagent: Serves as an active intermediate for agrochemicals and pharmaceutical ingredients.
