potassium 2-ethylhexanoate cas 3164-85-0

Chemical Name: Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate
CAS No.: 3164-85-0
Molecular Formula: C8H15KO2
Molecular weight:182.3
Appearance: White powder or sparse block
Assay: ≥97%
 
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Potassium 2-Ethylhexanoate (CAS 3164-85-0) Comprehensive Guide

1. Product Overview & Specifications

Parameter Specification
Chemical Name Potassium 2-Ethylhexanoate
CAS Number 3164-85-0
Molecular Formula C8H15KO2
Molecular Weight 182.30 g/mol
Appearance White to pale yellow solid / Colorless viscous liquid
Density 1.12–1.13 g/cm³
Melting Point 66–68°C
Boiling Point 228°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility Fully soluble in water and organic solvents

2. Key Applications

Core Industrial Uses:

  • Polyurethane Catalysis: Primary catalyst for rigid foam production (PIR/PUR), enhancing reaction efficiency in spray foam and insulation materials.
  • Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Universal salting agent for cephalosporin antibiotics, improving product stability and yield.
  • Polymer Manufacturing: Crosslinking agent for resins and thermal stabilizer for PVC plastics.
  • Coating Additives: Replacement for cobalt-based catalysts in alkyd resin drying processes.
  • Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Enhances performance in high-temperature applications.

3. Industrial Use Cases

Case 1: Rigid Foam Insulation Production

Used at 0.5–1.5% concentration in polyol blends to accelerate trimerization of MDI isocyanates, achieving 15–20% faster curing times compared to conventional catalysts.

Case 2: Antibiotic Synthesis Optimization

Enabled 98.5% purity in cefazolin sodium production through solvent-mediated salting, reducing residual solvents by 40% versus acetate methods.

4. Client Success Stories

Client A: Advanced Materials Manufacturer

  • Challenge: Needed eco-friendly cobalt replacement for alkyd coatings
  • Solution: Implemented potassium 2-ethylhexanoate at 0.8% w/w
  • Result: 30% reduction in VOC emissions while maintaining drying performance

Client B: Pharmaceutical Intermediate Supplier

  • Challenge: Low yield (72%) in cephalosporin crystallization
  • Solution: Switched to potassium 2-ethylhexanoate salting process
  • Result: Increased yield to 89% with 99.2% API purity

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Available packaging: 1kg fluorinated bottles, 25kg drums, and ISO tank quantities.

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