Lead(II) 2-ethylhexanoate
CAS 301-08-6
EC 206-107-0
Formula C8H16O2.1/2Pb
MW 493.61 g/mol
Organometallic Compounds Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersPlastics & PolymersLubricants & Metalworking CatalysisPlasticizer & SoftenerLubrication
Description
Lead(II) 2-ethylhexanoate (CAS 301-08-6, EC 206-107-0), also known as lead bis(2-ethylhexanoate) or lead 2-ethylhexanoate, is an organometallic lead salt formed from 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It carries no assigned E-code and is supplied as a liquid under standard conditions.
In coatings and alkyd resin systems, it functions as a drier catalyst, accelerating oxidative crosslinking of unsaturated binders through metal-mediated radical generation. It also serves as a heat stabiliser in PVC compounding, where it suppresses dehydrochlorination, and as a lubricity additive in metalworking fluids where the lead carboxylate structure reduces boundary friction.
This compound is subject to REACH regulation (Regulation EC 1907/2006) and falls under restrictions applicable to lead compounds; buyers should confirm current authorisation and use conditions before procurement. It is available in liquid form, typically supplied in drums or IBCs, and no FCC or Ph.Eur. grade is established.
In coatings and alkyd resin systems, it functions as a drier catalyst, accelerating oxidative crosslinking of unsaturated binders through metal-mediated radical generation. It also serves as a heat stabiliser in PVC compounding, where it suppresses dehydrochlorination, and as a lubricity additive in metalworking fluids where the lead carboxylate structure reduces boundary friction.
This compound is subject to REACH regulation (Regulation EC 1907/2006) and falls under restrictions applicable to lead compounds; buyers should confirm current authorisation and use conditions before procurement. It is available in liquid form, typically supplied in drums or IBCs, and no FCC or Ph.Eur. grade is established.
Physical Properties
| Density | 1.560 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 162°C |
| Color | viscous |
| Form | liquid |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
H
H302H332H341H351H360H373H400H410H302+H332
P
P203P260P261P264P270P271P273P280P317P318P319P330P391P405P501P301+P317P304+P340
Other Names
LeadethylhexanoateLeadα-ethylcaproateLEAD 2-ETHYLHEXANOATELead(2+) 2-ethylhexanoateLead bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
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