2-ethylhexyl chloride

2-ethylhexyl chloride

[¦tü ¦eth·əl¦hek·səl ′klȯr‚īd] (organic chemistry) C4H9CH(C2H5)CH2Cl Colorless liquid; used to synthesize cellulose derivatives, pharmaceuticals, resins, insecticides, and dyestuffs.