Chemical Properties
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is an oily, colorless, slightly viscous
liquid, that is soluble in alcohol and ether but poorly soluble
in water (4.2% at 20°C).
Chemical Properties
clear liquid
Uses
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is produced commercially by hydrogenating
butyraldol (2-ethyl-3-hydroxycaproaldehyde). It is
used largely as an insect repellent but also as a solvent for
resins and inks, a plasticizer, and a chemical intermediate in
the production of polyurethane resins .
Uses
Insect repellent, cosmetics, vehicle and solvent
in printing inks, medicine, chelating agent for boric
acid.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is an aliphatic alcohol.
Indications
Ethyl hexanediol will not irritate human skin but can cause a chemical conjunctivitis.
It is a standard repellent for chiggers, mosquitoes, black flies, and other biting flies
and is more useful when combined with dimethyl phthalate and indalone. The mixture
of these three chemicals will repel ticks and flies when it is applied to clothing.
Flammability and Explosibility
Nonflammable
Toxics Screening Level
The initial threshold screening level (ITSL) for 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol (EHD) is 30 μg/m3 based on an annual averaging time.
