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2-Ethylhexanol is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH(CH₂CH₃)CH₂OH.
It is a branched, eight-carbon chiral alcohol. It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents.
It is produced on a large scale for use in numerous applications such as solvents, flavors, and fragrances and especially as a precursor for production of other chemicals such as emollients and plasticizers.
It is encountered in plants, fruits, and wines. 
The odor has been reported as "heavy, earthy, and slightly floral" for the R enantiomer and "a light, sweet floral fragrance" for the S enantiomer.
2-Ethylhexanol is produced industrially by the hydrogenation 2-ethylhexanal.
 

Source: Wikipedia, 2-Ethylhexanol. (Accessed 29^th Nov 2024)