2-ETHYLHEXANOL

2-Ethyl hexanol is an 8-carbon higher alcohol species. It is used to make the vinyl chloride plasticizer, bis (2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate. It is also used to make 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate for adhesives and paints.

2-Eethyl hexanol is used to make plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride.  Reaction with phthalic anhydride gives   bis (2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate (DOP, DEHP).

Reaction with adipic acid gives bis (2-ethyl hexyl) adipate. Moreover, esterification with acrylic acid gives 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate for use in adhesives and paints.
On the other hand, because it can dissolve many organic materials well, 2-ethyl hexanol is widely used as a low-volatility solvent.