• Name

  2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride

• EINECS 212-081-1
• CAS No. 760-67-8
• Article Data20
• CAS DataBase
• Density 0.959 g/cm³
• Solubility Reacts with water.
• Melting Point <-75 °C
• Formula C₈H₁₅ClO
• Boiling Point 184.3 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 162.66
• Flash Point 69.4 °C
• Transport Information UN 3265 8/PG 2
• Appearance Clear colourless to greyish liquid
• Safety 26-36/37/39-45-25
• Risk Codes 34
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols C
• Synonyms 2-Ethylcaproylchloride;2-Ethylhexanoic acid chloride;NSC 87892;
• PSA 17.07000
• LogP 2.96820

2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride Chemical Properties

The Molecular formula of 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID CHLORIDE(760-67-8): C₈H₁₅ClO
The Molecular Weight of 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID CHLORIDE(760-67-8): 162.66
The Molecular Structure of 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID CHLORIDE(760-67-8):
EINECS: 212-081-1
Melting point: <-75°C
Boiling Point: 184.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 69.4 °C  
Index of Refraction: 1.431 
Molar Refractivity: 43.94 cm³ 
Molar Volume: 169.4 cm³ 
Polarizability: 17.42 10 ^-24 cm³ 
Surface Tension: 28.4 dyne/cm 
Density: 0.959 g/cm³ 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 42.05 kJ/mol 
Vapour Pressure: 0.739 mmHg at 25°C 
refractive index: n20/D 1.433(lit.)
Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
BRN: 956601
IUPAC Name: 2-ethylhexanoyl chloride
Synonyms: A-ETHYLCAPROYL CHLORIDE;2-ETHYLHEXANOYL CHLORIDE;2-EHCL;2-ethylcaproylchloride;2-Ethylcaproic acid chloride;2-Ethylcaproyl chloride;2-Ethylhexanoic acid, chloride;2-ethvlhexanovlchloride;

2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride Toxicity Data With Reference

2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride Consensus Reports

2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Slightly toxic by skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of Cl⁻.
The Hazard Codes of 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID CHLORIDE(760-67-8):  C
HazardClass: 8
The Risk Statements information of 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID CHLORIDE(760-67-8):
34:  Causes burns 
The Safety Statements information of 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID CHLORIDE(760-67-8):
25:  Avoid contact with eyes 
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 
45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 
36/37/39:  Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection 
RIDADR: UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: MP4525000
PackingGroup: II
HS Code: 29159080