2-Ethyl Hexanol - 170kg

High-boiling point, low-volatility solvent for fats, waxes, dyes and insecticides. Starting material for the manufacture of plasticizers, lubricants and other chemical products such as raw materials for paints and coatings. 2-ethylhexanol is a clear, mobile and neutral liquid with a characteristic odour. It is miscible with most common organic solvents but its miscibility with water is very limited. 2-ethylhexanol enters into the reactions that are typical of primary alcohols. For instance, it readily forms esters with various acids. Applications: 2-Ethylhexanol is not widely used as a solvent. Its main application is as a feedstock in the manufacture of low-volatility esters, the most important of which is di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DOP, DEHP, Palatinol ? AH), which is an all-purpose plasticizer for PVC and vinyl chloride copolymers. The features of this plasticizer are its low volatility, excellent gelling power, its great resistance to high and low temperatures and to water, and i