Name: Potassium Isooctanoate

English name: potassium,2-ethylhexanoate

CAS Number: 3164-85-0

Molecular formula: C8H15KO2

Appearance and properties: colorless viscous liquid

Density: 1.120

Boiling point: 228ºC at 760 mmHg

Melting point: 66-68°C

Flash point: 116.6ºC

use

It is mainly used to synthesize cephalosporin antibiotics as a salt-forming agent, a cross-linking agent for polymer materials, a heat stabilizer for plastic products, a catalyst for polymerization, and an additive for lubricating oil and fuel oil. In the process of polyester resin polymerization, it promotes cobalt soap catalysis and effectively reduces the amount of cobalt; it can also be used to make dyes, perfumes, preservatives, etc.