Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate, ca 80% in mineral spirits (17-19% Zn), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is applied as a catalyst for condensation-cure silicones and as a vulcanization activator in industries. It is also employed in PVC heat stabilizer, polyurethane catalyst and lubricant additive. They are used as catalysts in paints and coatings, in polyurethanes, greases, and as wetting agents for pigments. Also used in the formulation of lubricants and greases, as hardener for epoxy resins, to make rubber and plastic products, and for refining crude oil.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 136-53-8
• Molecular Formula: C16H30O4Zn
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 351.792
• MDL Number: MFCD00053316
• InChI Key: IFNXAMCERSVZCV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: zinc 2-ethylhexanoate, zinc bis 2-ethylhexanoate, zinc 2-ethylhexoate, hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc salt, hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc salt 2:1, zinc ethylhexanoate, hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc salt, basic, zinc 2-ethylhexanoate 100g, zinc 2+ ion bis 2-ethylhexanoate
• PubChem CID: 61083
• IUPAC Name: zinc;2-ethylhexanoate
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]

• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.07 g/mL
• Quantity: 2500 g
• UN Number: UN1268
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
• Formula Weight: 351.79
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate

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