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2-Ethyl-1-Hexanol
- Benchmark: Benchmark 2
- Assessed: 2012-10-25
Key Functions: Plasticizers & Polymer, Solvents & Cleaning
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol is an alcohol that is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a slighty floral odor. 2-Ethyl-1- hexanol is used as a solvent for dyes, oils and resins as well as a plasticizer for PVC resins and a wetting agent. It can be manufactured by the hydrogenation of 2-ethyl-1-hexenal (HSDB 2003).