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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:
104-76-7
Molecular Weight:
130.23
FEMA Number:
3151
Beilstein:
1719280
EC Number:
203-234-3
Council of Europe no.:
11763
MDL number:
MFCD00004746
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901492
Flavis number:
2.082
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

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).

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H332,H335

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

167.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

75 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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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.
Norback D, et al.
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.
Kondo F, et al.
Journal of Health Science, 53(1), 119-123 (2007)
Gunilla Wieslander et al.
Archives of environmental & occupational health, 65(1), 3-11 (2010-02-12)
The authors evaluated changes of symptoms and biomarkers in health care staff (N = 18) for people with different physical dysfunctions and similarly in an external office control group in a nondamp building (N = 15). The first workplace had
Sandro Nalli et al.
Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987), 140(1), 181-185 (2005-08-30)
2-Ethylhexanol has been identified as a volatile organic compound (VOC) that contributes to the deterioration of indoor air quality. Plasticizers are common components of dust and building materials and are shown to be degraded by a variety of bacteria and
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