2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol CAS#94-96-2
Non-irritating to human skin ： Ethyl hexanediol does not cause skin irritation, ensuring user comfort and safety during application.
Effective standard repellent for multiple pests ： Acts as a reliable repellent against chiggers, mosquitoes, black flies, and other biting insects.
Enhanced efficacy in combination with other chemicals ： When combined with dimethyl phthalate and indalone, it significantly improves repellent effectiveness against a broader range of pests.
Versatile application for clothing protection ： The mixture of these chemicals can be applied to clothing to repel ticks and flies, offering practical use in outdoor settings.
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol CAS#94-96-2
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol (CAS#94-96-2) is non-irritating to human skin but may cause chemical conjunctivitis. It serves as a standard repellent against chiggers, mosquitoes, black flies, and other biting insects, with enhanced efficacy when combined with dimethyl phthalate and indalone. Applying this mixture to clothing effectively repels ticks and flies.
Parameters
| Melting point | -40 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 241-249 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.933 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.01 hPa (20 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.451(lit.) |
| Fp | 265 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | 42g/l |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 14.85±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Clear |
| Odor | at 100.00?%. odorless |
| Water Solubility | 42 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 143,744 |
| BRN | 1735324 |
| Dielectric constant | 15.24 |
| LogP | 3.63 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 94-96-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,3-Hexanediol, 2-ethyl-(94-96-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol (94-96-2) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 41 |
| Safety Statements | 25-26-39-46 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | MO2625000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 340 °C DIN 51794 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29053980 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 94-96-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 in male, female rats (ml/kg): 9.85, 4.92 orally (Ballantyne) |
The product, 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol (EHD, CAS#94-96-2), has diverse uses, including:
· functioning as a boron extractant;
· acting as a reactive solvent in the non-hydrolytic sol-gel synthesis of magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles;
· serving as a starting material for the selective production of 2-ethyl-1-hydroxy-3-hexanone through oxidation with H₂O₂.
