2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA) | Industrial Grade | CAS 149-57-5

General Information

Technical Properties

Storage Conditions

The largest single end-use for 2-ethyl hexanoic acid is the production of metal carboxylate driers for coatings and printing inks. Cobalt 2-ethylhexanoate and zirconium 2-ethylhexanoate are primary and secondary driers, respectively, in alkyd, polyurethane alkyd, and linseed oil-based coatings. The branched structure gives derived metal soaps high solubility in hydrocarbon solvents and resins, which is why the straight-chain octanoic acid alternative rarely substitutes in high-performance drier formulations. The ≥385.0 mgKOH/g acid value ensures that formulators can hit target metal concentrations without excess acid carryover into the final coating.

In unsaturated polyester resin manufacturing, 2-EHA acts as a promoter in peroxide cure systems, often working alongside cobalt octoate accelerators. The acid both activates the cobalt catalyst and participates in the curing network at the interface of the resin matrix. Resin producers sourcing for this application specify tight chroma limits — the ≤10 Hazen grade BASTONE supplies meets the pale resin requirements without additional bleaching steps.

PVC heat stabilizer production is a growing demand segment within China's plastics processing sector. 2-Ethyl hexanoic acid serves as the acid component in the synthesis of calcium-zinc and barium-zinc mixed metal stabilizers, replacing older cadmium and lead systems. The high purity grade minimizes side reactions during saponification and gives stabilizer producers reproducible product color and thermal performance in the final PVC compound.

Lubricant additive synthesis represents a fourth significant application. The acid reacts with alcohols or polyols to form ester-based synthetic lubricant base stocks and cooling lubricant additives. The branched structure of the ester products delivers lower pour points and better oxidative stability than analogous straight-chain esters — a direct functional benefit that originates in the molecular architecture of 2-EHA.

As a direct manufacturer of 2-Ethyl Hexanoic Acid, BASTONE Petrochem offers unparalleled quality control and supply chain stability. When a procurement team sources a chemical intermediate like 2-EHA through a pure trading house, technical queries typically reach a dead end. By partnering directly with BASTONE, our customers benefit from factory-direct pricing and an R&D-driven technical team that deeply understands production processes, purity control points, and the formulation logic behind your specification requirements.

Documentation quality is a recurring pain point in international chemical sourcing. As the manufacturer, BASTONE issues precise COA documents aligned with international buyer expectations: each batch COA identifies the four key analytical parameters against the stated specification, and the export documentation package includes the Material Safety Data Sheet in English, packing list, commercial invoice, and bill of lading in standard formats accepted by European and North American customs authorities. Buyers who have dealt with documentation errors from intermediaries understand why this matters operationally.

BASTONE's global export division handles direct-from-factory shipments on flexible trade terms including FOB Ningbo, CFR, and CIF. Minimum order quantities are negotiable depending on container configuration and buyer requirements. Factory sample quantities are readily available for qualification testing before committing to commercial volumes.