Description
1,4-Bis(2-ethylhexyl)benzene (CAS No. 87117-22-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C22H38. This branched-chain aromatic hydrocarbon is characterized by its two 2-ethylhexyl substituents positioned at the 1 and 4 locations of the benzene ring. It is commonly utilized as a specialty solvent, plasticizer, or intermediate in organic synthesis due to its excellent solvating properties and chemical stability. Available in research-grade purity, this product is ideal for applications requiring precise formulation control. Suitable for use in laboratories and industrial processes, it is supplied with comprehensive analytical documentation including GC/MS or HPLC purity reports upon request.
Properties
- CAS Number: 87117-22-4
- Complexity: 210
- IUPAC Name: 1,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl)benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C22H38/c1-5-9-11-19(7-3)17-21-13-15-22(16-14-21)18-20(8-4)12-10-6-2/h13-16,19-20H,5-12,17-18H2,1-4H3
- InChI Key: KGDLKOAYUABDIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 302.297351212
- Molecular Formula: C22H38
- Molecular Weight: 302.5
- SMILES: CCCCC(CC)CC1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(CC)CCCC
- Monoisotopic Mass: 302.297351212
- Synonyms: 1,4-Bis(2-ethylhexyl)benzene, 87117-22-4, DTXSID90566468, DTXCID40517243, 622-280-9, Benzene, 1,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl)-, SCHEMBL153634, MFCD06200711, AKOS015889128, 1,4-Bis(2-ethylhexyl)benzene, 96%, G67268
Application
1,4-Bis(2-ethylhexyl)benzene is widely employed as a non-polar solvent in chemical synthesis and material science. It serves as a plasticizer additive in polymer formulations to enhance flexibility and processing. Researchers also utilize it as a hydrophobic component in phase-transfer catalysis and surfactant systems. Its stability under high temperatures makes it suitable for specialized industrial applications.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H413 (100%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
Precautionary Statements
- P264+P265, P273, P280, P305+P351+P338, P337+P317, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Aquatic Chronic 4 (100%)
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