2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride
Also known as: 2-Ethylcaproyl chloride, 2-Ethylhexanoic acid chloride, NSC 87892, 2-EHCL, Hexanoyl chloride, 2-ethyl-, 2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride (2-EHCL), α-Ethylcaproyl chloride
2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride (CAS 760-67-8) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H15ClO and a molecular weight of 162.657 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of <-75ºC, a boiling point of 184.3±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 69.4±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H290, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 760-67-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-44589-6
- Molecular Formula
- C8H15ClO
- Molecular Weight
- 162.657 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | <-75ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 184.3±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 69.4±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 162.081146 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 3.46 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.7±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.432 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H290
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H330 — Fatal if inhaled
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride?
The CAS number of 2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride is 760-67-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride?
2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride has molecular formula C8H15ClO and molecular weight 162.657 g/mol.
Is 2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride hazardous?
2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H290; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride?
For 2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride, Upstream Products: 2-Ethylhexanoic acid, 6-Aminopenicillanic acid, Thionyl chloride; Downstream Products: 2-Ethylhexanoic anhydride, tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, Diethyl acetylmalonate.
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