2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- 2-Ethylhexan-1-Ol
- 2-Ethyl Hexanol
- Isooctanol
- 2-EH
2-ethylhexanol supplier Malaysia for plasticiser, ester, coatings and mining chemical buyers. Written as 2 ethyl hexanol or 2-ethylhexan-1-ol depending on the datasheet and shortened to 2-EH in the trade, it is the branched C8 alcohol under CAS 104-76-7 and formula C8H18O. It is the alcohol, not 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Commercial trade runs on effectively one technical grade, typically 99% and above, supplied drummed, in IBC or in bulk. Offers separate on purity together with water, colour and acidity limits rather than on grade names. Esterification work normally specifies tighter limits than solvent or defoamer duty.
The dominant use for 2-ethylhexanol is as the alcohol esterified into plasticisers such as DOP and DOTP for flexible PVC. It also feeds acrylate, adipate and lube additive esters, and serves as a slow solvent, coalescent, defoamer and wetting component in coatings, cleaning, mining extraction and oilfield formulations.
Send the purity target, specification limits, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, pack format, documentation and timing are settled at quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 104-76-7
- Formula
- C8H18O
- Grade
- technical, industrial
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid with a mild characteristic odour
2-Ethylhexanol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical 2-ethylhexanol | clear, colourless liquid | commercial material typically runs 99% and above | The standard grade charged to plasticiser and acrylate esterification, and used as a solvent, defoamer component or wetting agent. State the purity, water, colour and acidity limits the process works to. | Drum, IBC or bulk road tanker, matched to the quantity at quotation. |
| 2-ethylhexanol for ester and specialty synthesis | clear, colourless liquid | — | Where a reactor needs tighter water and acidity control than solvent duty requires, as in acrylate esters, lube additive and specialty ester routes. Send the limits from your specification so the requirement can be reviewed. | Drum, IBC or bulk road tanker, matched to the quantity at quotation. |
How to buy 2-ethylhexanol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for 2-ethylhexanol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid, free of suspended matter | — |
| Odour | mild, characteristic | — |
| CAS number | 104-76-7 | — |
| Chemical formula | C8H18O | — |
| Product type | branched primary eight-carbon alcohol, an alcohol and not the corresponding carboxylic acid | — |
| Purity | effectively one commercial grade, typically 99% and above; confirmed against the grade offered | — |
| Isomer note | isooctanol is used loosely for both this specific alcohol and for branched octanol isomer mixtures, so the isomer is confirmed on enquiry | — |
2-Ethylhexanol applications
Safety and handling
2-ethylhexanol is a combustible liquid with a mild odour. Keep containers closed in a cool, well-ventilated store away from heat, ignition sources and strong oxidisers, and work to the safety data issued for the grade quoted. Flash point, classification and shelf life are read from that data rather than from this page. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about 2-ethylhexanol
Is 2-ethylhexanol the same as 2-ethylhexanoic acid?
No. This page is the alcohol, CAS 104-76-7, while 2-ethylhexanoic acid is the corresponding carboxylic acid and has its own page and its own buyers. The names differ by a few letters but the chemistry and use do not, so write the one you need by name on the order.
Is 2-ethylhexanol the same as isooctanol?
Usually, but not always. Isooctanol is a commercial synonym for this alcohol and it is also used loosely for branched octanol isomer mixtures. If the isomer matters to your ester or formulation, state that in the enquiry so it can be confirmed rather than assumed.
How should I write the name, 2-ethylhexanol or 2 ethyl hexanol?
Either is understood, along with 2-ethylhexan-1-ol and the 2-EH shorthand. The hyphenated and spaced spellings refer to the same alcohol, so use whichever form your specification carries.
What grades of 2-ethylhexanol are available?
In practice there is one commercial grade, typically 99% and above, and buyers differentiate on purity, water content, colour and acidity rather than on grade names. Send those limits and the requirement can be checked against what is quoted.
What is 2-ethylhexanol mainly used for?
The largest use is as the alcohol esterified into plasticisers such as DOP and DOTP for flexible PVC. It also goes into acrylate and specialty esters, lube additives, coatings as a coalescent and defoamer, mining extraction reagents and surfactant intermediates.
How do I get a 2-ethylhexanol price in Malaysia?
Send the purity target, specification limits, quantity and delivery location, and say whether drums, IBC or bulk suits. 2-ethylhexanol is quoted on enquiry with a stated validity period rather than published as a list price.