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2-Ethylhexyl Stearate

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2-Ethylhexyl Stearate

CAS Number 22047-49-0
Molecular Weight 396.7 g/mol
Chemical Formula C26H52O2
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2-Ethyl hexyl stearate or Octadecanoic acid or 2-ethylhexyl ester serve as intermediates, surface active agents and lubricants/lubricant additives. It is used in Paint and Ink Additive, Lube and Grease, Metal working fluids, Plastics, Rubber, Textiles, Personal care products, cosmetics etc.


General Properties and Specifications of 2-Ethyl hexyl stearate or Octadecanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester:
Appearance: Clear liquid.
Acid Value: 0.2 mg KOH/g maximum.
Saponification Value: 144 – 152 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value: 1.0 g/100g maximum.
Hydroxyl Value: 1 mg KOH/g maximum.
Color APHA, Hazen: 30 maximum.
Specific Gravity: 0.85-0.86 literature.
Boiling Point: 432C literature.
Water content (KF): 0.2% maximum.


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