293784

2-Ethylhexyl nitrate

97%

• Synonym(s): 2-Ethyl-1-hexyl nitrate, 2-Ethylhexanol nitrate, Nitronal
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CH(C₂H₅)CH₂ONO₂
• CAS Number: 27247-96-7
• Molecular Weight: 175.23
• EC Number: 248-363-6
• MDL number: MFCD00011582
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24857676
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.432 (lit.)
• density: 0.963 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302 + H312 + H332,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH044,EUH066
• 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