Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate (C10H20O2)

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Target: Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate
CAS: 2983-37-1
Formula: C10H20O2
Approx. MW: 172.27
SMILES: CCCCC(CC)C(=O)OCC
PubChem CID: 102916
Approx. carbons: C10

Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate structure

Properties

IUPAC name: ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Common names: Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate; Ethyl 2-ethylcaproate; orris capronate; Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, ethyl ester; UNII-G42R59N31I; G42R59N31I; EINECS 221-043-3; Ethylalpha-ethylhexanoate; ETHYL .ALPHA.-ETHYLCAPROATE; Ethyl.alpha.-ethylhexanoate
Molecular weight: 172.26
Exact mass: 172.15
InChIKey: YXAGIRHBJJLWHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point: 81.00 °C. @ 24.00 mm Hg
Density: 0.860 - 0.867

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate?

Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate has molecular formula C10H20O2. Molecular weight about 172.27 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate?

The CAS Registry Number for Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate is 2983-37-1.

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