Hydroxyl aluminium bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
# Hydroxyl aluminium bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

Hydroxyl aluminium bis(2-ethylhexanoate) is a chemical substance derived from 2-ethylhexanoic acid and aluminium(III). Nominally it is the coordination complex with the formula $Al(OH)(O_2CCHEt(CH_2)_3CH_3)_2$ 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.

