2-Butylhexanoic acid

• CAS: 3115-28-4
• Catalog Number: ACM3115284
• Category: Main Products
• Molecular Weight: 172.26
• Molecular Formula: C10H20O2
• Synonyms: Dibutylacetic acid; 2-Butyl hexanoate; Di-n-butylacetic acid
• Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid

Case Study

2-Butylhexanoic Acid as a Precursor for Low-Temperature Curing Conductive Inks

Shin, Dong-Youn, et al. Journal of Materials Chemistry 22.23 (2012): 11755-11764.

The rapid growth of flexible and printed electronics demands conductive inks that achieve high conductivity at low curing temperatures to suit plastic substrates. In this development, 2-butylhexanoic acid was used to synthesize silver 2-butylhexanoate (AGS162), one of a series of isomeric silver salts (C10H19AgO2) studied to decouple their structural properties from their electrical performance. The branched alkyl chain of the acid influences the molecular packing and thermal phase behavior of the resulting silver salt, which are critical factors for its function as both a metallic precursor and dispersant in polymer-free conductive inks.
Key Performance and Insights:
Precursor for High-Performance Inks: The silver salt derived from this acid was formulated into an ink that, when roll-to-roll printed and cured at 150 °C, produced films with a very low sheet resistance of 1 Ω/□ and high optical transmittance above 85%.
Revealing Critical Structure-Property Relationships: Comparative studies of salts made from isomeric acids like 2-butylhexanoic acid demonstrated that final resistivity is governed by the salt's stack integrity and solid-to-mesophase transition temperature, not merely its thermal decomposition onset (Td of 162.3 °C for AGS162).
Mechanistic Insight for Design: The work established that the branched structure influences an exothermic transition in the salt, which drives earlier silver nanocluster formation and a lower resistivity transition. This provides a new design principle for screening and tailoring silver carboxylates for low-temperature electronics.

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of 2-Butylhexanoic acid?

The molecular formula of 2-Butylhexanoic acid is C10H20O2.

What are some synonyms for 2-Butylhexanoic acid?

Some synonyms for 2-Butylhexanoic acid include HEXANOIC ACID, 2-BUTYL-, Dibutylacetic acid, and Di-n-butylacetic acid.

What is the molecular weight of 2-Butylhexanoic acid?

The molecular weight of 2-Butylhexanoic acid is 172.26 g/mol.

When was 2-Butylhexanoic acid created and modified?

2-Butylhexanoic acid was created on March 26, 2005, and modified on October 21, 2023.

What is the IUPAC name of 2-Butylhexanoic acid?

The IUPAC name of 2-Butylhexanoic acid is 2-butylhexanoic acid.

What is the InChI of 2-Butylhexanoic acid?

The InChI of 2-Butylhexanoic acid is InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-7-9(10(11)12)8-6-4-2/h9H,3-8H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12).

What is the InChIKey of 2-Butylhexanoic acid?

The InChIKey of 2-Butylhexanoic acid is KQYRYPXQPKPVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is the canonical SMILES of 2-Butylhexanoic acid?

The canonical SMILES of 2-Butylhexanoic acid is CCCCC(CCCC)C(=O)O.

What is the CAS number of 2-Butylhexanoic acid?

The CAS number of 2-Butylhexanoic acid is 3115-28-4.

What is the XLogP3 value of 2-Butylhexanoic acid?

The XLogP3 value of 2-Butylhexanoic acid is 3.2.