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471402

Sigma-Aldrich

1-Hexanol

anhydrous, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

Hexyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.17
Beilstein:
969167
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

anhydrous

Quality Level

vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 25.6 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

559 °F

expl. lim.

0.34-6.3 %

impurities

<0.005% water

evapn. residue

<0.0005%

refractive index

n20/D 1.418 (lit.)

bp

156-157 °C (lit.)

mp

−52 °C (lit.)

density

0.814 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C6H14O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3

InChI key

ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

1-Hexanol is a linear primary alcohol. It is formed as an intermediate during the catalytic transformation of cellulose. The ability of 1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine (TMG) in 1-hexanol solvent system to capture carbon dioxide has been assessed. The solubility of light fullerenes in 1-hexanol as a function of temperature and pressure was studied.
1-Hexanol is produced from coconut oil and palm oils. It is used in the production of antiseptics, fragrances and perfumes. 1-Hexanol is also used as a solvent in the production of plasticizers.

Application

1-Hexanol has been used as an odorant to study olfactory responses and to thin the dielectric layer of poly(4-vinylphenol) (PVP).

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

140.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

60 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water soluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

471402-100ML:
471402-4X2L:
471402-1L:
471402-8L:
471402-2L:
471402-BULK:
471402-VAR:
471402-6X1L:
471402-6L:


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A 4-dimensional representation of antennal lobe output based on an ensemble of characterized projection neurons
Staudacher EM, et al.
Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 180(2), 208-223 (2009)
Patty's Toxicology (2012)
Kinetics of carbon dioxide binding by 1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine in 1-hexanol.
Ozturk MC, et al.
International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 26, 76-82 (2014)
Pressure dependence of the solubility of light fullerenes in 1-hexanol from 298.15 K to 363.15 K.
Semenov KN, et al.
Journal of Molecular Liquids, 209, 71-76 (2015)
Direct catalytic conversion of cellulose to liquid straight-chain alkanes.
de Beeck BO, et al.
Energy & Environmental Science, 8(1), 230-240 (2015)

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