Chemical Properties
Light Yellow Oil
Uses
2-Propyl-1-heptanol (cas# 10042-59-8) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
Preparation
2-Propyl Heptanol (2-PH) is the precursor to Di-propylheptylphthalate (DPHP): a similar component to Di-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) and Di-octyl-phtalate (DOP) which is made from 2-Ethyl Hexanol (2-EH). It is produced from the hydroformylation ("oxo synthesis") of C4 alkenes followed by hydrogenation of the resulting aldehyde. The production route is similar to that for 2-Ethylhexanol.
Application
2-propylheptanol is a branched C10 fatty alcohol. Mainly used as plasticizer alcohol (phthalic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride and adipic acid), and as raw material for making surfactants used in detergents or in industrial cleaning agents for hard surface cleaning. It is also used as raw material for lubricants and acrylates in adhesives applications.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 15, p. 54, 1950
DOI: 10.1021/jo01147a010
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
