2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate (2EHN)[edit | edit source]
Used as a cetane booster for compression ignition (diesel) engines.
Property Typical Result Flash point, °F >150(>65.6°C) Pour point, °F <-50(<-45.6°C) Specific gravity @ 6O0F (15.60C) 0.964 Viscosity, cSt @ 6O0F (15.60C) 1.9 Viscosity, cSt @ 320F (O0C) 2.8 IPB (decomposes on boiling), °F 279 (137.2°C) Autoignition temperature, °F 374 (19O°C)
discussion about using 2EHN with pure plant oil fuels
