2-Ethylhexaldehyde

Agent Name
2-Ethylhexaldehyde
CAS Number
123-05-7
Formula
C8-H16-O
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Ethylhexaldehyde formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Ethylcaproaldehyde; 2-Ethylhexanal; 2-Ethylhexylaldehyde; 3-Formylheptane; Butyl ethyl acetaldehyde; Butylethylacetaldehyde; Ethylbutylacetaldehyde; Ethylhexaldehyde; Hexanal, 2-ethyl-; Octyl aldehyde; alpha-Ethylcaproaldehyde; beta-Propyl-alpha-ethylacrolein; [ChemIDplus] UN1191
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used as a disinfectant and chemical intermediate for perfumes and other chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Flammable; Explosive mixtures with air may form above 46 deg C; [ICSC] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.8 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 4,000 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 46 deg C; [ICSC] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ethylhexaldehydes." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: