Description

Ethylhexanediol is a versatile organic diol compound valued for its excellent solvency and coupling properties. Its bifunctional structure makes it a crucial intermediate and performance additive in high-value industrial formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, personal care, and chemical synthesis sectors seeking to enhance product stability and performance.

Application

• As a high-boiling point solvent and coalescing agent in industrial and automotive coatings.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of plasticizers, polyesters, and other specialty polymers.
• Coupling agent and viscosity modifier in personal care products and cosmetics.
• Component in ink formulations to improve flow and drying characteristics.
• Chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Additive in hydraulic fluids and functional lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylhexanediol
CAS No.	29656-68-6
Molecular Formula	C8H18O2
Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol; Ethohexadiol; 2-Ethylhexane-1,3-diol; Octylene glycol; 1,3-Hexanediol, 2-ethyl-; Ethyl hexanediol; NSC 9241; Rikacid EHD
EINECS	249-740-6

Quality Control

Our Ethylhexanediol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.447 - 1.451
Density (20°C)	0.935 - 0.945 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.