2-Ethylhexyl acetate
CAS 103-09-3
EC 203-079-1
Formula C10H20O2
MW 172.26 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionLubricants & Metalworking Flavoring & AcidulantHumectant & MoisturizingSolvent & CarrierLubrication
Description
2-Ethylhexyl acetate (CAS 103-09-3) is an ester solvent also known as octyl acetate or isooctyl acetate. It carries no assigned E-code and is not abbreviated in standard regulatory shorthand. The compound is registered under REACH with EC number 203-079-1.
In personal care formulations, it functions as an emollient and fragrance carrier, improving skin feel by reducing surface tension between active ingredients and the skin barrier. In metalworking fluids, it acts as a lubricity additive and carrier solvent, helping to disperse functional additives uniformly across metal surfaces. Food-grade material is used as a flavorant, contributing fruity top notes to confectionery and beverage applications.
2-Ethylhexyl acetate is available in technical and food-grade (FCC-compliant) specifications. It is subject to REACH registration and supplied in standard drum and IBC formats. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against FCC or relevant food-contact regulations prior to formulation use.
In personal care formulations, it functions as an emollient and fragrance carrier, improving skin feel by reducing surface tension between active ingredients and the skin barrier. In metalworking fluids, it acts as a lubricity additive and carrier solvent, helping to disperse functional additives uniformly across metal surfaces. Food-grade material is used as a flavorant, contributing fruity top notes to confectionery and beverage applications.
2-Ethylhexyl acetate is available in technical and food-grade (FCC-compliant) specifications. It is subject to REACH registration and supplied in standard drum and IBC formats. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against FCC or relevant food-contact regulations prior to formulation use.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -80 °C |
| Boiling Point | 199 °C |
| Density | 0.8718 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 185 °F |
| Appearance | clear colorless liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. earthy herbal humus undergrowth |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 3.9mg/L at 20℃ |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.28 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.418(lit.) |
| Log P | 4.2 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H315
P
P264P280P321P302+P352P332+P317P362+P364
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29153990 |
| UN Number | 1993 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Isooctyl acetateOctASOLVOctyl Acetate2-ethvlhexvlacetateβ-Ethylhexyl acetate2-Ethylhexanyl acetate
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