2-Ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate

CAS: 7425-14-1

Ref. 3D-FE71937

Product Information

• Name: 2-Ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate
• Synonyms: Octyloctanoate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate is a synthetic ester. It is used as a viscosity modifier, an emollient, and a solvent. 2-Ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate has been shown to inhibit the activity of matrix metalloproteinases. This inhibition may be due to its ability to act as a cationic surfactant and absorb particles in the air. It also has been shown to have good transport properties and can be used as an absorber for n-hexane or other organic solvents.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 256.42 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H32O2/c1-5-9-11-14(7-3)13-18-16(17)15(8-4)12-10-6-2/h14-15H,5-13H2,1-4H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=OUCGJMIVSYHBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C(CC)CCCC