Isooctanoic acid

Chemical name: 2-Ethylhexanoic acid
CAS No.: [149-57-5]
Molecular formula: C8H16O2
Molecular weight: 144.21
Specification:

 

Appearance: colorless liquid
Assay: 99% min.
Water: 0.1% max.
Acid value, mg KOH/g: 385 min.
Color (APHA): 20 max.

Packing: 185 kg drum
Usage:
Used in the production of its metal salt, e.g., Cobalt isooctoate & Lead isooctoate, etc. Also used to produce esters for different application.
Molecular structure:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)COOH