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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate
C8H15KO2
182.3 g/mol
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Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate

CAS3164-85-0EC221-625-7
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organometallic
Primary Use
Catalyst for polyurethane and polyester systems

Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate is the potassium salt of 2-ethylhexanoic acid, appearing as a colorless solid soluble in organic solvents. It is primarily used as a catalyst in the production of polyurethane and polyester systems.

Catalyst for polyurethane systemsCatalyst for polyester systems

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Related Compounds

StrongSame Parent

Cobaltous 2-ethylhexanoate

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Paint drier and catalyst

StrongSame Parent

Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate

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Drier for paints and coatings

StrongSame Parent

Magnesium 2-ethylhexoate

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metal soap and catalyst precursor

StrongSame Parent

Sodium 2-ethylhexanoate

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pharmaceutical intermediate

ReferenceSame Category

8-nonenoic acid

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medium-chain fatty acid

ReferenceSame Category

2,5-Dichlorothiophene

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Chemical intermediate for synthesis

ReferenceSame Category

Cyclohexyl isocyanate

CAS3173-53-3

pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical intermediate

ReferenceSame Category

Benzyl isocyanate

CAS3173-56-6

Organic synthesis intermediate

Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate (CAS 3164-85-0) is 2915.90.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2915.90

EU CN code (8-digit)

2915 90 90

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

potassium 2-ethylhexanoate

InChIKey

ZUFQCVZBBNZMKD-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES

CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].[K+]

Synonyms (11)
  • T-45
  • Nikka Octhix Potassium
  • Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate
  • Potassium Hex-Cem
  • Voracor CM 822

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