2-Ethylhexanol is an organic compound that derives its name from a primary alcohol known as hexanol with an ethyl group at position 2. It is synonymously known as 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol or xi-2-Ethyl-1-hexanol. The molecular formula is C8H18O and this compound is commonly abbreviated as 2-EH or 2EH. The chemical is naturally found in corns, olive oil, tobacco, tea, blueberries and alcoholic beverages.