2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate
(Diesel fuel additives)
Chemical Name: 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
CAS No.: 27247-96-7
MF: C8H17NO3
MW: 141.17
Molecular structure：
2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN, CAS 27247-96-7) is a high-efficiency organic nitrate ester functional additive, widely recognized as a premium cetane improver for fuel and petrochemical industries. Featuring a unique molecular structure composed of branched hydrophobic alkyl chains and active nitrate functional groups, the product possesses excellent oil solubility, moderate chemical activity and outstanding thermal stability, adapting perfectly to various fuel formula systems and industrial synthesis scenarios.
Item | Specification |
Appearance | Colourless to yellowish |
Density (15°C)g/cm3 | 0.96-0.97 |
Flash point°C | ≥77 |
Purity | ≥99.1% |
Acid value(HNO3) /mgKOH/100ml | ≤3.0 |
Moisture (mg/kg) | ≤450 |
Colour (APHA) | 50 Max |
It shortens the ignition delay period of diesel fuel, improves the auto-ignition properties of diesel fuel during combustion in diesel engines, enhances the cold start performance of engines, and reduces combustion noise and diesel engine emissions.
Being kept in dry, clean warehouse with well ventilation.
Avoid exposing to light and heating.
Protecting the product from leakage, rain and insolation during transportation.
储存于阴凉、干燥、通风良好的库房中。避免受光直射，远离火源与热源。
在推荐存储条件下保质期为12个月。
