Full Product Profile & Functional Mechanism
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol (EHD) is a versatile diol compound with dual application values in daily chemical preparation and fine chemical research. Endowed with mild biological compatibility and unique chemical activity, it stands out as a classic auxiliary material for insect repellent development while supporting diversified laboratory synthetic and extraction processes.
In daily chemical applications, EHD acts as a safe and efficient pest repellent raw material. Thanks to its non-irritating skin property, it is widely adopted in topical protective products. Through scientific compounding with dimethyl phthalate and indalone, the formula obtains enhanced anti-tick and anti-fly effects, and can be applied to clothing to realize long-term outdoor pest protection, greatly improving outdoor activity safety. Strict eye protection is required during operation to prevent mucosal irritation.
Industrial & Scientific Research Applications
Beyond civil repellent usage, 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is a vital functional reagent in fine chemistry and material research. It serves as a high-efficiency boron extractant, widely used in elemental separation and purification processes. In material synthesis, it acts as a dedicated reactive solvent for the non-hydrolytic sol-gel reaction system, supporting the controllable preparation of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles with stable structural performance.
Additionally, EHD works as a critical synthetic precursor for selective oxidation reactions. With hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) as the oxidant, it can be directionally converted to 2-ethyl-1-hydroxy-3-hexanone, enabling high-precision targeted synthesis of specific ketone compounds and providing reliable technical support for organic molecular derivation and customized chemical synthesis.
Parameters
| Melting point | -40 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 241-249 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.933 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.01 hPa (20 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.451(lit.) |
| Fp | 265 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | 42g/l |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 14.85±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Clear |
| Odor | at 100.00?%. odorless |
| Water Solubility | 42 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,3744 |
| BRN | 1735324 |
| Dielectric constant | 15.24 |
| LogP | 3.63 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 94-96-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,3-Hexanediol, 2-ethyl-(94-96-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol (94-96-2) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 41 |
| Safety Statements | 25-26-39-46 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | MO2625000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 340 °C DIN 51794 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29053980 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 94-96-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 in male, female rats (ml/kg): 9.85, 4.92 orally (Ballantyne) |
Company Profile
Laisen New Materials (Shandong) Co., Ltd., located in Jinan, Shandong Province, is a professional company specializing in fine chemicals and new functional materials, integrating product supply, technical services, and import & export trade.
With nearly 10 years of industry experience, Laisen focuses on specialty chemicals, polymer additives, functional chemical raw materials, and new building materials. Its products are widely applied in new energy, coatings, plastics, rubber & plastics, construction, and environmental protection industries.
Supported by a professional technical team and strict quality management system, Laisen provides customers with material selection, technical consultation, formulation support, and customized supply-chain solutions.
Serving over 500 industrial customers worldwide, the company’s products are exported to more than 50 countries and regions across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Laisen is committed to delivering reliable materials, professional services, and efficient global supply solutions.
