2-Ethylhexanoic acid by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This organic compound is a carboxylic acid. The reagent is available as a liquid which is soluble in organic solvents. It has a melting point of 59.00 C and a boiling point of 228.1 C. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid can be produced from propylene, which is hydroformylated to yield butyraldehyde. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 149-57-5 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C8H16O2 Molecular weight: 144.21 Assay: minimum 99 %2-Ethylhexanoic acid has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid is used to produce lipophilic metal derivatives. It synthesizes metal ethylhexanoates, which function as catalysts in polymerization as well as for the oxidation reactions as "oil drying agents.". This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.