2-Ethylhexanol Production Cost Reports

2-Ethylhexanol production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up a 2-Ethylhexanol production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of 2-Ethylhexanol. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

2-Ethylhexanol is a fatty alcohol, an organic compound that gets its name from hexan-o-l, a primary alcohol with an ethyl group at position 2. It is typically found in olive oil, corn, tea, blueberries, tobacco, and alcoholic beverages. It's branched eight-carbon alcohol.

It is the chemical with the molecular formula C8H18O, usually abbreviated as 2-EH or 2EH. It appears to be a clear, colorless liquid that doesn't dissolve in water but is soluble in most organic solvents. The average molecular weight of the chemical is around 130.23g/mol. Above 60°C, it is a combustible liquid. The marine pollutant can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. It can also lead to nausea and headache upon inhalation and diarrhea and vomiting in case of ingestion. It has an intense and unpleasant taste with a characteristic odor. It causes a violent reaction with oxidants and strong bases and forms esters with various acids readily.

2-Ethylhexanol can be readily converted into esters which have several applications, thereby increasing its market. It is mainly used in the production of the diester bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a plasticizer. Due to it being a fatty alcohol, esters of 2-ethylhexanol tend to have emollient properties. For instance, the sunscreen octocrylene includes a 2-ethylhexyl ester. It is also used as a low-volatility solvent. Furthermore, the commodity can be used to manufacture a range of products, including Soap detergents, lubricants, protective coats, paints, and herbicides.

It is also used as a food additive and for processing solvents which furthers the market demand. Its various industrial applications include oil and gas extraction, cosmetic production, developing photos and films, and making anti-foam agents used in the textiles and paper industries. Also, it has been used as a corrosion inhibitor and anti-scaling agent, a plating and surface treating agent, an adhesive and sealant, an intermediate industrial fuel, and a general industrial coating.