2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
- CAS No.
- 27247-96-7
- Chemical Name:
- 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
- Synonyms
- 2-EHN;nitronal;2-ethylhexylester;2-Ethylhexylni;ethylhexylnitrate;2-Ethylhexylnitrat;2-ETHYLHEXYL NITRATE;Cetane number improver;2-ETHYL-HEXYL-1-NITRATE;Nitricacid,2-ethylhexylester
- CBNumber:
- CB7479115
- Molecular Formula:
- C8H17NO3
- Molecular Weight:
- 175.23
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00011582
- MOL File:
- 27247-96-7.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
| Boiling point | 306.53°C (rough estimate) |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.963 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 27Pa at 20℃ |
| refractive index |
n |
| Flash point | 168 °F |
| Odor | Fruity, pungent, ester, characteristic |
| Appearance | olourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Viscosity | 1.8 cSt @ 20℃ |
| Water Solubility | 12.5mg/L at 20℃ |
| Decomposition | >100℃ |
| Stability | Stability Heating may cause an explosion. Contact with combustible material may cause fire or explosion. |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H17NO3/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-12-9(10)11/h8H,3-7H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | NKRVGWFEFKCZAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [N+]([O-])(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC |
| LogP | 5.24 at 40℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 27247-96-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| FDA UNII | R11MG529IT |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (27247-96-7) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352100 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |   GHS07,GHS09 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302+H312+H332-H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P273-P280-P301+P312+P330-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P312 |
| PPE | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter |
| Hazard Codes | O,Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 5-8-20/21/22-36/37/38-66-51/53-44 |
| Safety Statements | 15-26-27-36/37/39-61-60-24/25 |
| OEL | 0.25% v/v in air |
| RIDADR | UN 3139 5.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | QU7925000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 130℃ - (decomposes) |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HazardClass | 9 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Dermal Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation Acute Tox. 4 Oral Aquatic Chronic 2 |
| REACH Registrations | Active |
| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid) |
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) |
2-Ethylhexyl nitrate price More Price(4)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | 293784 | 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate 97% | 27247-96-7 | 1l | $95.7 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 293784 | 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate 97% | 27247-96-7 | 2.5l | $198 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| American Custom Chemicals Corporation | CHM0115280 | 2-ETHYLHEXYL NITRATE 95.00% | 27247-96-7 | 1L | $6414.52 | 2021-12-16 | Buy |
| American Custom Chemicals Corporation | CHM0115280 | 2-ETHYLHEXYL NITRATE 95.00% | 27247-96-7 | 2.5L | $6476.66 | 2021-12-16 | Buy |
2-Ethylhexyl nitrate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
solid
Uses
2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) is a major fuel additive, has been used to increase the cetane number of diesel.
General Description
Biodegradation of 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) by Mycobacterium austroafricanum IFP 2173 has been studied. Biodegradation of 2-EHN was studied in biphasic liquid cultures using an inert non-aqueous phase liquid such as 2,2,4,4,6,8,8-heptamethylnonane as solvent.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Synthesis
A production method of 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate, the steps are: (1) 1500L reactor add 100 kg of 98% nitric acid, water cooling, vigorous stirring under the addition of 424 kg of 87% sulfuric acid, made of sulfuric acid and nitric acid acid mixture; (2) 156 kg of isooctyl nitrate to 195 kg of iso-octanol and mix it well; (3) (2) isooctyl nitrate and iso-octanol mixture prepared by adding to the (1) mixed acid. (3) The mixture of isooctyl nitrate and isooctanol prepared in (2) was added to the mixed acid prepared in (1), the process of adding speed control to keep the reaction temperature between 10-30 , add the stirring reaction for 45 minutes, static liquid separation, organic phase alkali washing, water washing, to obtain the product of isooctyl nitrate purity of 99.1%, the yield of 98.2%.
2-Ethylhexyl nitrate Preparation Products And Raw materials
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
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| Jinan Chengyuan Chemical Co., LTD | 0531-88274992; 15064038081 | 1278740859@qq.com | China | 42 | 58 |
| Shandong fengpan New Material Co., Ltd | 18560028598 | 2584792069@qq.com | China | 77 | 58 |
| Jinan Hongtai Weiye Trading Co., Ltd | 15954911888 | 2660943764@qq.com | China | 30 | 58 |
| Jinan Hexin Chemical Co., Ltd | 18764033565 18764033565; | JINANHEXIN888@QQ.COM | China | 102 | 58 |
| Hubei Guangao Biotechnology Co., Ltd | 027-02702759223056 18162699093 | 1208480011@qq.com | China | 9500 | 58 |
| Tianjin Zhongxin Chemtech Co., Ltd. | 022-66880623 | sales@tjzxchem.com | China | 612 | 60 |
| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 44850 | 61 |
| Shanghai Hanhong Scientific Co.,Ltd. | 021-54306202 13764082696 | info@hanhongsci.com | China | 42917 | 64 |
| Shandong Xiya Chemical Co., Ltd | 13355009207 13355009207 | 3007715519@qq.com | China | 18722 | 57 |
| Syntechem Co.,Ltd | info@syntechem.com | China | 12973 | 57 |
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- RongNa Biotechnology Co.,Ltd
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27247-96-7
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- Shaanxi Dideu Medichem Co. Ltd
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27247-96-7
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