| Approval: |
USP |
| IUPAC PIN: |
(2Ξ,3Ξ)-2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol |
| IUPAC name: |
(2RS,3RS;2RS,3SR)-2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol |
| CAS name: |
2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol |
| CAS Reg. No.: |
94-96-2 |
| Formula: |
C8H18O2 |
| Activity: |
insect repellents |
| Notes: |
There is no ISO common name for this substance; the name “ethohexadiol” is approved by the US Pharmacopoeia, and is also approved in China (驱蚊醇). |
| Structure: |
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| Pronunciation: |
ē-thō-hěks-a-dī-ǒl Guide to British pronunciation |
| InChIKey: |
RWLALWYNXFYRGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI: |
InChI=1S/C8H18O2/c1-3-5-8(10)7(4-2)6-9/h7-10H,3-6H2,1-2H3 |