2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether
[CAS 2461-15-6]

Identification

• Name: 2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether
• Synonyms: 1,2-Epoxy-3-((2-ethylhexyl)oxy)propane
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₂₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 186.29
• CAS Registry Number: 2461-15-6
• EC Number: 219-553-6

Properties

• Density: 0.891
• Boiling point: 118-120 °C
• Refractive index: 1.434
• Flash point: 206 °F
• Water solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 19 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1A	H317
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341