Isooctyl Nitrate Bio-Diesel Compatibility Agent
Product Specifications
| 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 Identification
WDM12-501 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate (Cetane Improver)
Trade Name: WDM12-501 Cetane Improver
Chemical Name: 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
CAS NO.: 27247-96-7
Molecular formula: C8H17NO3
Molecular weight: 175.23
EINECS NO.: 248-363-6
2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate (shortened as 2-EHN, also called isooctyl nitrate, CAS No.27247-96-7) is a transparent, colorless organic liquid produced via nitration reaction of 2-ethylhexanol, with the molecular formula C₈H₁₇NO₃ and molecular weight 175.23 g/mol. Featuring low freezing point, favorable oil solubility and stable liquid state under regular storage conditions, this chemical blend well with petroleum diesel, biodiesel and various fuel mixtures without stratification.
Physical & Chemical Properties
It is barely soluble in water but miscible with diesel, gasoline, ethanol, and most organic solvents. Key physical parameters include a density of 0.963 g/mL (25 °C), a closed-cup flash point of around 81 °C, a melting point below -50 °C, and a boiling point ranging from 208 °C to 212 °C.
Chemically, it remains stable under normal storage conditions but will gradually decompose under high temperature, strong light or contact with strong oxidizing agents, releasing toxic nitrogen oxide gases. It features an energetic nitrate functional group (), which enables rapid decomposition and heat release during fuel combustion.
Composition
Isooctyl nitrate, 2-ethylhexyl nitrate content ≥99.5%.
Application
Diesel additive, used to improve cetane number of diesel fuel.
Quality Specifications
| 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 |