C16H30O4Zn
351.8 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate
CAS136-53-8EC205-251-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organometallic
Primary Use
Drier for paints and coatings
Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate is an industrial chemical primarily used as a drier for paints and coatings. It accelerates the drying process by catalyzing the oxidation and polymerization of oils in alkyd-based paints, enabling faster film formation.
Drier for paints and coatingsLubricating agentFuel agent
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Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
zinc bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
InChIKey
IFNXAMCERSVZCV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
Synonyms (12)
- Ethylhexanoic acid zinc salt
- MELLITE 103
- ZINC .ALPHA.-ETHYLHEXANOATE
- ZINC BIS(2-ETHYLCAPROATE)
- ZINC HEX-CEM
- Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate
- Zinc 2-ethylhexoate
- Zinc bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
- zinc di(2-ethylhexanoate)
- zinc(ii) 2-ethylhexanoate