Hydroxyl aluminium bis(2-ethylhexanoate) is a chemical substance derived from 2-ethylhexanoic acid and aluminium(III).[1] Nominally it is the coordination complex with the formula Al(OH)(O2CCHEt(CH2)3CH3)2 where Et = ethyl. The composition is not a homogeneous compound. It is used as a thickening agent in various products, including in napalm. It is slightly hygroscopic.
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Hydroxyl aluminum bis(2-ethylhexanoate); Aluminium 2-ethylhexanoate; Aluminium 2-ethylcaproate
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.045.733 |
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C16H31AlO5 | |
Molar mass | 330.401 g·mol−1 |
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H228, H315, H319 | |
P210, P240, P241, P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P378 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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