Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate
ALDRICH/511692 - 97%
Synonym: 2-Ethylcaproic acid sodium salt; Sodium-
CAS Number: 19766-89-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H15NaO2
Molecular Weight: 166.19
EC Number: 243-283-8
MDL Number: MFCD00014007
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CO2Na
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 97% |
| form | powder, crystals or chunks |
| InChI | 1S/C8H16O2.Na/c1-3-5-6-7( |
| InChI key | VYPDUQYOLCLEGS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| reaction suitability | core: sodium |
| SMILES string | [Na+].CCCCC(CC)C([O-])=O |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 97% |
| mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |