(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any ethyl derivative of a hexyl radical, but especially 2-ethylhexyl
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ethylhexyl
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for ethylhexyl.
Editorial note
It was the 2-ethylhexyl aldehyde content that made it smell so bold.
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Quick take
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any ethyl derivative of a hexyl radical, but especially 2-ethylhexyl
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of ethylhexyl gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for ethylhexyl.
noun
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any ethyl derivative of a hexyl radical, but especially 2-ethylhexyl
Example sentences
It was the 2-ethylhexyl aldehyde content that made it smell so bold.
Octyl triazone (ethylhexyl triazone) – for UV-B absorption.
Are you talking about Ethylhexyl acrylate?
> Caggiano says ethylhexyl acrylate is especially worrisome.
You'd want to look for the species that were on the train, of course, but also the various combustion products (which could be more hazardous than their source materials) - the list I've seen is vinyl chloride, benzene, butyl acetate, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylhexyl acrylate and isobutylene, plus some other petroleum products.
Also, it's worth noting that the page is for "Ethyl acrylate", not "ethylhexyl acrylate".
It was mostly di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate since the "octanol" that formed the diester was usually 2-ethylhexanol, not much n-octanol involved.
(Another notable diff is that ABC describes ethylhexyl acrylate as a "carcinogen", linking to a CDC page as a cite.
At any rate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate is *also* a "Group 2B: possibly carcinogenic".
NPR's exposition reads differently: "ethylhexyl acrylate, which can cause headaches, nausea, and respiratory problems in people exposed to it;").
>Another notable diff is that ABC describes ethylhexyl acrylate as a "carcinogen", linking to a CDC page as a cite The linked CDC source doesn't really definitively say it's a carcinogen.
* Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is listed as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen" * Current levels of seven phthalates posed "minimal" concern for causing reproductive effects.
Quote examples
Also, it's worth noting that the page is for "Ethyl acrylate", not "ethylhexyl acrylate".
It was mostly di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate since the "octanol" that formed the diester was usually 2-ethylhexanol, not much n-octanol involved.
(Another notable diff is that ABC describes ethylhexyl acrylate as a "carcinogen", linking to a CDC page as a cite.
At any rate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate is *also* a "Group 2B: possibly carcinogenic".
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use ethylhexyl in a sentence?
It was the 2-ethylhexyl aldehyde content that made it smell so bold.
What does ethylhexyl mean?
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any ethyl derivative of a hexyl radical, but especially 2-ethylhexyl
What part of speech is ethylhexyl?
ethylhexyl is commonly used as noun.