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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/2-ethylhexyl acetate
C10H20O2
172.26 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

2-ETHYLHEXYL ACETATE

CAS103-09-3EC203-079-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Solvent for nitrocellulose and lacquers

2-Ethylhexyl acetate is a water-white liquid used primarily as a solvent for nitrocellulose and lacquers. It has a fruity, pleasant odor and is insoluble in water.

Solvent for nitrocelluloseSolvent for lacquersUsed in perfumes

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

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Related Compounds

ReferenceSame Category

2-ethylhexyl acrylate

CAS103-11-7

Monomer for plastics and coatings

ReferenceSame Category

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) azelate

CAS103-24-2

Plasticizer for vinyl plastics

ReferenceSame Category

4,4'-dithiodimorpholine

CAS103-34-4

Rubber vulcanizing agent and accelerator

ReferenceSame Category

2-ethylhexyl vinyl ether

CAS103-44-6

Vinyl ether monomer

Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACETATE (CAS 103-09-3) is 2915.39.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2915.39

EU CN code (8-digit)

2915 39 00

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-ethylhexyl acetate

InChIKey

WOYWLLHHWAMFCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C

Synonyms (16)
  • 1-HEXANOL, 2-ETHYL-, ACETATE
  • 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACETATE
  • 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol acetate
  • 2-Ethyl-1-hexyl acetate
  • 2-Ethylhexanyl acetate
  • 2-Ethylhexyl ethanoate
  • 2EH Acetate
  • Ethyl(2)-hexyl acetate
  • OCTYL ACETATE
  • beta-Ethylhexyl acetate
  • ethylhexyl acetate

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