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Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate

97%

• Sinónimos: 2-Ethylcaproic acid sodium salt, Sodium-2-ethylcaproate
• Fórmula lineal: CH₃(CH₂)₃CH(C₂H₅)CO₂Na
• Número CAS: 19766-89-3
• Peso molecular: 166.19
• NACRES: NA.23
• PubChem Substance ID: 24873555
• UNSPSC Code: 12352103
• EC Number: 243-283-8
• MDL number: MFCD00014007

Propiedades

• Quality Segment: 200
• assay: 97%
• form: powder, crystals or chunks
• reaction suitability: core: sodium
• mp: >300 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: [Na+].CCCCC(CC)C([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/C8H16O2.Na/c1-3-5-6-7(4-2)8(9)10;/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1
• InChI key: VYPDUQYOLCLEGS-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Descripción

General description

Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate is a white to off-white hygroscopic crystalline powder with the chemical formula C₈H₁₅NaO₂. It is the sodium salt of 2-ethylhexanoic acid and is highly soluble in water and various organic solvents such as methanol and ethanol. This compound is widely utilized as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of metal 2-ethylhexanoates, which serve as catalysts, stabilizers, and additives in diverse industrial applications. Its roles span across the pharmaceutical, polymer, coatings, and fuel industries, owing to its effectiveness as a salt-forming agent, acid scavenger, and catalyst precursor.

Application

Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate can be used as:

• A polymer stabilizer and crosslinking agent in the stabilization of polymers and as a crosslinking agent in the manufacture of coatings and adhesives, enhancing durability and performance.
• A catalyst precursor in the synthesis of metal 2-ethylhexanoates, such as cerium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate, which are used as homogeneous catalysts to improve combustion efficiency in fuels like LPG.
• A salt-forming agent in the production of pharmaceutical compounds, including antibiotics like sulbactam sodium and cefuroxime sodium.
• An energy-saving additive in fuels, contributing to improved combustion and reduced emissions.

Información de seguridad

• Pictogramas: GHS08
• Palabra de advertencia: Danger
• Códigos de peligro: H360D
• Indicaciones de precaución: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 1B
• Clase de almacenamiento: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• ¿Qué está pasando?: WGK 3
• Punto de inflamación (°F): Not applicable
• Punto de inflamación (°C): Not applicable
• EPI (equipos de protección individual): dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves