Product Description of 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate CAS#27247-96-7
2-Ethylhexyl nitrate serves as a highly effective cetane improver for diesel fuels. Upon blending into diesel at appropriate concentrations, it delivers a substantial boost to the cetane rating and optimizes combustion efficiency. Its mechanism centers on reducing the ignition delay period, which enables faster and more complete fuel combustion. This leads to a notable increase in engine power output, a measurable reduction in fuel consumption, and a significant decrease in harmful exhaust emissions, including particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.
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Chemical Properties of 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate CAS#27247-96-7
| Product Name | 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate | ||
| Synonyms | ethylhexylnitrate;Nitricacid,2-ethylhexylester;salpetersaure-(2-ethylhexyl)ester;2-Ethylhexylnitrat;OCTYL NITRATE (2-ETHYL HEXYL NITRATE);2-ETHYLHEXYL NITRATE;2-ETHYL-HEXYL-1-NITRATE;Cetane number improver | ||
| CAS | 27247-96-7 | ||
| MF | C8H17NO3 | ||
| MW | 175.23 | ||
| EINECS | 248-363-6 | ||
| Product Categories | Nitrogen Compounds;Organic Building Blocks;Organic Nitrates/Nitrites | ||
| Mol File | 27247-96-7.mol | ||
| Boiling point | 306.53°C (rough estimate) | ||
| Density | 0.963 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) | ||
| Vapor pressure | 27Pa at 20℃ | ||
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.432(lit.) | ||
| Fp | 168 °F | ||
| Odor | Fruity, pungent, ester, characteristic | ||
| Water Solubility | 12.5mg/L at 20℃ | ||
| Stability | Stability Heating may cause an explosion. Contact with combustible material may cause fire or explosion. | ||
| InChIKey | NKRVGWFEFKCZAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||
| LogP | 5.24 at 40℃ | ||
| CAS DataBase Reference | 27247-96-7(CAS DataBase Reference) | ||
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (27247-96-7) | ||
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | O,Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 5-8-20/21/22-36/37/38-66-51/53-44 |
| Safety Statements | 15-26-27-36/37/39-61-60-24/25 |
| RIDADR | UN 3139 5.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | QU7925000 |
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Product Application of 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate CAS#27247-96-7
2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate (CAS# 27247-96-7) is a high-performance cetane improver widely used in diesel fuel applications. It effectively raises the cetane number of diesel, ensuring smoother ignition and more consistent combustion performance across varying engine conditions. By shortening the ignition delay period, it promotes faster and more complete fuel burn, which enhances engine responsiveness and operational stability. The optimized combustion efficiency translates into higher power output while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption, delivering measurable improvements in both performance and fuel economy. Additionally, it helps minimize harmful exhaust pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, supporting compliance with environmental emission standards and contributing to cleaner engine operation.
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