Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate

Synonyms

2-Ethylhexanoic acid, potassium salt; Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, potassium salt; [ChemIDplus] Potassium-2-ethylcaproate, 2-Ethylcaproic acid, potassium salt; [Strem Chemicals MSDS]

Category

Organic Acids, Metal Salts

Description

Slightly yellow glassy solid; [Strem Chemicals MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used as a catalyst for polyurethane systems (foams) and for unsaturated polyester resin systems (i.e. boats and shower stalls); [EPA ChAMP: Submission] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]

Comments

Metal carboxylates readily dissociate in water into the free metal and free acid; [EPA ChAMP: Submission] An irritant; [Strem Chemicals MSDS] See "2-Ethylhexanoic acid."

Biomedical References

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing