2-Ethylhexanoic acid
CAS Number
149-57-5Synonym
2-Ethylcaproic acid; 149-57-5; Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-; Ethylhexoic acid; Ethylhexanoic acid; Sinesto B
Occurrence/Use
Used as a chemical intermediate and for manufacture of resins used for baking enamels, lubricants, detergents, flotation aids, and corrosion inhibitors; also used as a catalyst for polyurethane foaming, for solvent extraction, and for dye granulation
Proposition 65
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Formerly listed
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Developmental Toxicity
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08/07/2009
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| Date of Delisting: |
12/13/2013
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| Basis for Listing: |
Labor Code
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Public notices related to this chemical:
- Chemicals Listed Effective August 7, 2009 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity
- Chemicals Delisted December 13, 2013 as Known to the State of California to Cause Reproductive Toxicity: tert‑amyl methyl ether, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, ethyl-tert-butyl ether, p,p’‑oxybis(benzenesulfonyl hydrazide) and 1,3,5-triglycidyl-s-triazinetrione