2-Propylheptanol is an intermediate and can be used for synthesizing a series of plasticizers by esterification with phthalic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride and adipic acid, etc[1].
[1]. Hualiang An, et al. Preparation of Ni-IL/SiO2 and its catalytic performance for one-pot sequential synthesis of 2-propylheptanol from n-valeraldehyde. Issue 47, 2020, Issue in Progress