2-Ethyl-1-Hexanol
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 104-76-7
A fresh citrus note with a soft floral character and a sweet oily facet. Natural and clean, it adds a green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Camphoraceous |
| Descriptor 2 | Aldehydic |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 16 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 104-76-7 |
| INCI Name | Ethylhexanol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 130.23 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-ethylhexan-1-ol |
| InChIKey | YIWUKEYIRIRTPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-aethylhexanol, alcohol, 2-ethylhexyl, 2-ethyl hexan-1-ol, ethyl hexanol, 2-ethyl hexanol, 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol, 2-ethylhexan-1-ol, 2-ethylhexanol, 2-ethylhexyl alcohol, exxal 8N, 1-hexanol, 2-ethyl-, iso octyl alcohol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 184.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -76.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 77.22 °C |
| Density | 0.83200 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.207000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.820 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1379 mg/L @ 25 C (est); water, 880 mg/L @ 25 C (exp) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid |
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