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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ethylhexyl nitrate

97%

Synonym(s):

2-Ethyl-1-hexyl nitrate, 2-Ethylhexanol nitrate, Nitronal

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2ONO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
175.23
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

density

0.963 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

nitrate

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)CO[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C8H17NO3/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-12-9(10)11/h8H,3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

NKRVGWFEFKCZAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Biodegradation of 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) by Mycobacterium austroafricanum IFP 2173 has been studied. Biodegradation of 2-EHN was studied in biphasic liquid cultures using an inert non-aqueous phase liquid such as 2,2,4,4,6,8,8-heptamethylnonane as solvent.

Application

2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) is a major fuel additive, has been used to increase the cetane number of diesel.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

169.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

76.1 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Elodie Nicolau et al.
Research in microbiology, 160(10), 838-847 (2009-10-21)
2-Ethyhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) is a synthetic chemical used as a diesel fuel additive, which is recalcitrant to biodegradation. In this study, the enzymes involved in 2-EHN degradation were investigated in Mycobacterium austroafricanum IFP 2173. Using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and a
Elodie Nicolau et al.
Applied and environmental microbiology, 74(20), 6187-6193 (2008-08-30)
2-Ethyhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) is a major additive of fuel that is used to increase the cetane number of diesel. Because of its wide use and possible accidental release, 2-EHN is a potential pollutant of the environment. In this study, Mycobacterium
Floriane Solano-Serena et al.
Biodegradation, 20(1), 85-94 (2008-06-24)
The 2-ethyhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) is currently added to diesel oil to improve ignition and boost cetane number. The biodegradability of this widely used chemical needed to be assessed in order to evaluate the environmental impact in case of accidental release.
S Someroja et al.
Toxicology letters, 19(1-2), 189-193 (1983-10-01)
Rats injected i.p. with 100 mg ethylhexyl nitrate/kg body wt excreted 0.3% of the dose in the urine within 24 h. No urinary nitrite was found within 5 postinjection hours while an output of 26.9 +/- 15.8 micrograms nitrite/h X
Allison C Vander Wall et al.
Environmental science. Processes & impacts, 22(1), 66-83 (2019-11-02)
Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) particles are ubiquitous in air and understanding the mechanism by which they grow is critical for predicting their effects on visibility and climate. The uptake of three organic nitrates into semi-solid SOA particles formed by α-pinene

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