2‑Ethylhexylamine (2EHA)

2‑Ethylhexylamine (2EHA)

CAS Number: 104‑75‑6

Chemical Formula: C₈H₁₉N

Product Introduction

A colorless to pale-yellow flammable liquid with a pronounced amine/ammoniacal odor. Commonly known as 2‑ethyl‑1‑hexylamine, it's a primary C8 branched amine used as an intermediate in fuel additives, surfactants, agrochemicals, coatings, and life‑science chemicals

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value (≈40 % in H₂O)
Appearance Colorless–pale liquid
Boiling Point ~169 °C
Melting Point ~–76 °C
Density @ 20 °C ~0.789–0.805 g/mL
Flash Point (CC) ~50 °C
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C ~1.2 mmHg (~1.6 hPa)
Solubility Miscible with organics; slightly in water
Refractive Index ~1.43 n₂₀/D
NFPA (H/F/R) 2 / 2 / 0

Applications

  • Intermediates in fuel markers/additives, coatings, surfactants, agrochemicals, pharmaceutical syntheses
  • Corrosion inhibitors and catalyst components in oil & gas and resin industries

Safety & Handling

  • Flammable liquid & vapor (H226); moderate irritant to skin, eyes & respiratory system.
  • NFPA: H2/F2/R0; vapors heavier than air, corrosive; avoid oxidizers.
  • Store sealed in cool, ventilated conditions (<30 °C), away from ignition sources and incompatible substances.

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