| Name | 2-ethylhexanal |
| Synonyms | 2-ETHYLHEXANAL 2-ethylhexanal 2-methylheptanal hexanal, 2-ethyl- (2R)-2-ethylhexanal (2S)-2-ethylhexanal .alpha.-Ethylcaproaldehyde |
| CAS | 123-05-7 |
| EINECS | 204-596-5 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H16O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h7-8H,3-6H2,1-2H3/t8-/m1/s1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O |
| Molar Mass | 128.212 |
| Density | 0.809g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | -76 °C |
| Boling Point | 163°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 42.2°C |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Vapor Presure | 2.11mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Form Liquid, color Clear colorless |
| Storage Condition | Flammables area |
| Refractive Index | 1.41 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | EPA Chemical Information 2-Ethylhexanal (123-05-7) |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact R38 - Irritating to the skin R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| UN IDs | UN 1191 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | MN7525000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29121990 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Solubility | 0.01g/l |
| explosion limit (explosive limit) | 1.0-6.6%(V) |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| BRN | 1700556 |
| toxic substance data | 123-05-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| category | flammable liquid |
| Toxicity classification | Poisoning |
| acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 3730 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 3550 mg/kg |
| Stimulus data | skin-rabbit 20 mg/24 hours moderate; Eyes-rabbit 500 mg/24 hours mild |
| explosive hazard characteristics | Steam and air can be exploded when mixed |
| flammability hazard characteristics | Flammable; spontaneous combustion in the air; thermal decomposition discharges spicy and irritating smoke |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dry at low temperature; stored and transported separately from the oxidant |
| fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam |