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W315109

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ethyl-1-hexanol

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Isooctyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.23
FEMA Number:
3151
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1719280
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
11763
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.082
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

vapor density

4.49 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

550 °F

expl. lim.

0.88 %, 104 °F
9.7 %, 113 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.431 (lit.)

bp

183-186 °C (lit.)

mp

−76 °C (lit.)

density

0.833 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

fresh; oily; citrus; floral; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)CO

InChI

1S/C8H18O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Ethyl-1-hexanol present in indoor air has been reported to be a potential causative agent of sick building syndrome and development of asthma symptoms.

Application

  • Thyroid Hormone Transporters in a Human Placental Cell Model.: This study investigates the role of 2-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic acid in the transport of thyroid hormones in placental cells, offering insights that could improve understanding of fetal development and maternal health (Chen et al., 2022).

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

167.0 °F

flash_point_c

75 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter


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2-Ethyl-1-hexanol in indoor air as a possible cause of sick building symptoms.
Kamijima M, et al.
Journal of Occupational Health, 44(3), 186-191 (2002)
Asthma symptoms in relation to measured building dampness in upper concrete floor construction, and 2-ethyl-1-hexanol in indoor air.
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The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease : the Official Journal of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 4(11), 1016-1025 (2000)
Two sensitive sick-building syndrome patients possibly responding to p-dichlorobenzene and 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol: Case Report.
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