Applications in Various Industries:
- Chemical Industry: Used as an intermediate in the production of plasticizers (e.g., DOTP) and surfactants.
- Industrial Use: Employed as a solvent in coatings, paints, and adhesives.
- Consumer Products: Found in some cleaning agents and industrial solvents.
Where is 2EH Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the aldol condensation of butyraldehyde, followed by hydrogenation.
- Consumer Products: Found in plasticizers, coatings, and cleaning solutions.