Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid. Miscible with most organic solvents,
slightly soluble in water. Combustible.
Uses
Plasticizer for PVC resins, defoaming agent,
wetting agent; organic synthesis; solvent mix for
nitrocellulose, paints, lacquers, baking finishes;
penetrant for mercerizing cotton; textile finishing
compounds; plasticizers; inks; rubber; paper; lubricants;
Definition
General term applied to any isomer of the formula C
7H15CH2OH in which the eight
carbon atoms form a branched chain. Usually refers
to a mixture of isomers made by the Oxo process.
A selected C
7 hydrocarbon fraction is reacted with
hydrogen and carbon mo
Hazard
Toxic by skin absorption.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
