China Manufacturer High Purity 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate (2-EHN) CAS 27247-96-7
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents |
| Molecular Weight | 175.23 g/mol |
| Autoignition Temperature | 250 °C |
| Boiling Point | 170-171 °C |
| Melting Point | -83 °C |
| Density | 0.93 g/cm3 |
| Odor | Mild, fruity odor |
| Chemical Formula | C8H17NO3 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1 mmHg at 20 °C |
| Cas Number | 27247-96-7 |
| Refractive Index | 1.422-1.424 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions |
| Flash Point | 64 °C |
Product Features
- High purity and consistent quality.
- Excellent cetane number improvement efficiency.
- Reduces ignition delay and improves combustion performance.
- Enhances cold-start capability and engine responsiveness.
- Reduces engine knocking, vibration, and combustion noise.
- Improves fuel economy and overall engine efficiency.
- Helps reduce emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM).
- Compatible with a wide range of diesel fuels and additive formulations.
- Suitable for large-scale industrial blending and commercial fuel production.
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Applications
Diesel Fuel Cetane Improver
2-EHN is primarily used as a cetane improver in diesel fuel. By increasing the cetane number, it promotes faster ignition and more complete combustion, resulting in smoother engine operation, improved power output, and reduced fuel consumption.
Diesel Additive Manufacturing
As a key ingredient in premium diesel additive packages, 2-EHN is widely incorporated into multifunctional fuel additives to enhance combustion quality, improve engine cleanliness, and optimize fuel performance.
Biodiesel Blending
Biodiesel and biodiesel blends often require cetane enhancement to achieve optimal combustion characteristics. 2-EHN effectively improves ignition quality, making biodiesel suitable for modern diesel engines while maintaining stable engine performance.
Low-Sulfur and Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
With the widespread adoption of low-sulfur diesel fuels, maintaining adequate ignition quality has become increasingly important. 2-EHN effectively compensates for cetane loss associated with desulfurization processes, ensuring reliable engine performance and compliance with fuel quality standards.
Industrial and Marine Fuels
2-EHN is also suitable for industrial diesel generators, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, mining vehicles, and marine diesel fuels, where improved combustion efficiency contributes to lower operating costs and reduced emissions.
Benefits
By incorporating 2-EHN into diesel fuel formulations, fuel manufacturers and end users can achieve higher combustion efficiency, improved engine reliability, lower exhaust emissions, and better fuel economy. Its excellent performance, ease of blending, and broad compatibility make 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate one of the most effective and widely trusted cetane improvers for modern diesel fuel applications worldwide.
Isooctyl nitrate, 2-ethylhexyl nitrate content ≥99.5%.
Diesel additive, used to improve cetane number of diesel fuel.
| Specification | Unit | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspect | NA | Clear Liquid | Visual Examination |
| Color | APHA | ≤50 | Coloration(ISO 2211) |
| Purity | % | ≥99.5 | GC |
| Alcohol Content | % | ≤0.5 | GC |
| Water | ppm | ≤400 | Karl Fischer(SH/T 0246) |
| Acidity(HNO3) | ppm | ≤30 | Potentiometry (GB/T 258) |
| Density(20℃) | g/ml | 0.965±0.005 | Digital Density Meter |
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