What is Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate CAS 19766-89-3?
Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate is a colorless or slightly yellow transparent liquid. Sodium isooctanoate, as one of the important varieties in the isooctanoate series, is mainly used as a salt forming agent in the pharmaceutical industry, for semi synthetic and cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin salt forming agents, and other drugs.
Specification
Item |
Specification |
Boiling point |
157℃[at 101 325 Pa] |
Density |
1.07[at 20℃] |
Melting point |
>300 °C (lit.) |
pKa |
4.82[at 20 ℃] |
Storage conditions |
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Application
Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate is mainly used for the synthesis of isooctanoic acid and its calcium, magnesium salts, etc. It is also used as a salt forming agent in pharmaceuticals, a catalytic drying agent for paints, a stabilizer for polymers, a crosslinking agent, a thickener for oil products, and an energy-saving additive for fuel oils.
Packing
Usually packed in 25kg/drum,and also can be do customized package.