Isoctyl alcohol, also known as 2-ethylhexyl alcohol, usually referred to as octyl alcohol is isoctyl, it is colorless transparent oil liquid, with a strong oil smell and citrus smell, is a kind of organic compounds, insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform. Mainly used in the production of plasticizer, extractant, stabilizer, used as solvent and fragrance intermediates.

Isoctyl alcohol is an important chemical raw material, mainly used in the production of plasticizer, the main products are: dioctyl phthalate (DOP), dioctyl glycolate (DOA), trioctyl metaphenolate (TOTM), as well as phthalic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid and other dicarboxylic acid ester plasticizer and cold-resistant auxiliary plasticizer. Dioctyl phthalate produced from isoctyl alcohol is the main plasticizer of PVC, the consumption of PVC accounts for about 95% of its total consumption. Isoctyl alcohol can also be used to make octyl acrylate, which is widely used in paints and adhesives.

Isoctyl itself is a useful solvent, defoaming agent, dispersant, lubricant, can be used as white latex defoaming agent; Used to configure nitrocellulose spray paint mixed solvent, can prevent the paint film white; As a permitted edible spice, it is also commonly used in baked goods, frozen dairy products and puddings; Used as a spice, harmonizing rose, lily and other floral fragrances, as soap spices. As an excellent solvent, it can also be used for paper sizing, latex, paint, printing and dyeing, film and other industries.