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8.04326

Sigma-Aldrich

Hexylamine

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Hexylamine, 1-Aminohexane

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H15N
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
101.19
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
EC Index Number:
203-851-8

vapor pressure

10.6 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

270 °C

potency

240 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

2.1-9.3 % (v/v)

pH

11.6 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

kinematic viscosity

1.07 cSt(23 °C)

bp

130-132 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-19 °C

transition temp

flash point 27 °C

solubility

14 g/L

density

0.76 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C6H15N/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h2-7H2,1H3

InChI key

BMVXCPBXGZKUPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Cobalt metal–organic framework microcrystalline particles with strong electrocatalytic activity: Describes the synthesis of Co-MOFs microcrystalline particles using hexylamine, highlighting its role in controlling morphology and enhancing oxygen evolution reaction activity (Kamlekar et al., 2023).
  • Effect of intermolecular interactions on the glass transition temperature of chemically modified alternating polyketones: Examines the incorporation of hexylamine into polyketone backbones to study its effect on the material properties, particularly the glass transition temperature (Cortes et al., 2023).
  • Unveiling the potential of a functionalized pyrrole-based polymer for efficient cadmium ion removal from wastewater: Utilizes hexylamine-modified polymers for cadmium ion adsorption, demonstrating the polymer′s potential in wastewater treatment (Sayed et al., 2024).
  • Cell-free reduction of carboxylic acids with secreted carboxylic acid reductase: This study highlights the enzymatic amidation of benzoic acid with n-hexylamine, exploring its potential for biotechnological applications (Goj et al., 2024).
  • A Room-Temperature Strategy to Synthesize Ce/Tb-Codoped NaYF4 Nanoparticles: Discusses the synthesis of highly luminescent NaYF4:Ce3+, Tb3+ nanocrystals using hexylamine, emphasizing its role at room temperature (Wei et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.764 - 0.765
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1A

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

80.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

27 °C - closed cup


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid


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