2-Ethyl-1-hexanol lactate
[CAS# 6283-86-9]

Identification

• Name: 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol lactate
• Synonyms: 2-Ethyl-1-hexyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; 2-Ethylhexyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; 2-Ethylhexyl lactate; NSC 7737; PuraSolve EHL; Purasolv EHL
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₂₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 202.29
• CAS Registry Number: 6283-86-9
• EC Number: 228-503-2

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.9 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.9399 g/cm³ (20 ºC)^**
• Boiling point: 97-98 ºC (3 Torr)^**
• Refractive index: 1.4357 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^**
• Flash point: 99.2±6.9 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Fein, M. L.; Journal of Organic Chemistry 1950, V15, P530-4.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317