1. Mainly used in the production of plasticizers.
2. It can be used as a defoaming agent for white latex.
3. Ethylhexanol can prevent whitening of the paint film when it is used to prepare mixed solvents for nitro spray paint
4. 2-ethylhexanol is an excellent solvent and can be used for paper sizing, latex and photography
5. Also used in the production of surfactants, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, antioxidants, mineral processing agents, mercerizing agents and petroleum additives, etc.
6. As a permitted flavoring, it is also often used in baked foods, frozen dairy products and puddings.