Hydroxyl aluminium bis(2-ethylhexanoate) explained

Hydroxyl aluminium bis(2-ethylhexanoate) is a chemical substance derived from 2-ethylhexanoic acid and aluminium(III).[1] Nominally it is the coordination complex with the formula Al(OH)(O2CCHEt(CH2)3CH3)2 where Et = ethyl. The composition is not a homogeneous compound. It is used as a thickening agent in various products, including in napalm. It is slightly hygroscopic.

Notes and References

  1. Hershey, Harry C. . McCauley, Victoria S. . Kuo, Jeffrey T. . McMillan, Michael L. . Solution properties of association colloids of twelve aluminum monohydroxy disoaps in nonaqueous solutions . Journal of Colloid and Interface Science . 1984 . 101 . 2 . 424–35 . 10.1016/0021-9797(84)90054-7. 1984JCIS..101..424H .

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