Production process and product standard of 2-ethylhexanoic acid

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Technical formula (kg/t)

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Main equipment

Oxidation reaction pot, acidification pot, storage tank, vacuum distillation kettle
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Production process

Add 3l kg of liquid caustic soda and water to the oxidation reaction pot, then add 24kg of 2-ethylhexanol , stir, and add 72kg of potassium permanganate at 20°C in portions , and react at 40°C for 8-12 hours until the red color disappears.

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Laboratory method

Add 30g 2-ethylhexanal and silver oxide (prepared with 90g silver nitrate and theoretical amount of barium hydroxide ) into a 300mL three-necked reaction flask , mix well, and slowly add 600mL 0.
25mol under vigorous stirring and cooling.
/L barium hydroxide solution, then let it stand for 12h, and let CO _{2 in}
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Product Standard

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2-Ethylhexanoic acid is mainly used to prepare various esters and salts
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Security measures

(1) This product has low toxicity and is a strong organic acid
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(2) This product is flammable, so fire prevention should be paid attention to during production, storage and transportation

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