Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
Fast-evaporating, residue-free multipurpose cleaning and thinning solvent.
CAS No 67-63-0Alcohols
2-Ethylhexanol
The base alcohol of plasticizer production; also a wetting and defoaming agent.
Product description
2-Ethylhexanol is a long-chain branched alcohol used to manufacture common plasticizers such as DOP, DOA and DOTP. Its low volatility and surface-active behaviour improve wetting and break foam in coating systems. It is also an intermediate in the synthesis of acrylic esters and lubricant additives.
Application areas
- Plasticizer (DOP, DOA, DOTP) production
- Wetting and defoaming in coating systems
- Acrylic ester synthesis
- Lubricant additive manufacture
- Flow modifier in stoving paints
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