Industrial-Grade Cetane Enhancer for Cracked Diesel and Middle Distillate Upgrading: 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate
Product Description
Cetane Improver Fuel Additive Isooctyl Nitrate (2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate) is a high-performance diesel fuel additive designed to enhance combustion performance by increasing cetane number (CN) for improved engine ignition and operation.
A premium cetane improver formulated for optimal diesel fuel performance and bio-diesel compatibility.
Key Features
Isooctyl nitrate is an organic compound belonging to the ester class. It is formed by the reaction of isooctyl alcohol and nitric acid. Isooctyl nitrate is a colorless liquid with a distinctive aroma. It is commonly used in industry as a solvent, plasticizer, and coating additive.
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
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
Composition
Isooctyl nitrate, 2-ethylhexyl nitrate content ≥99.5%.
Application
This fuel additive modifies fuel properties to improve combustion, reducing harmful emissions from internal combustion engines while saving energy. It requires no additional equipment or engine modifications. Particularly effective at improving fuel energy utilization in diesel engines operating at low speed and low load conditions, enhancing combustion efficiency while reducing pollutant emissions.
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 |