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1,6-Hexanediol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1243936
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Description

1,6-Hexanediol is used in polymer synthesis such as polyester, polyurethane and nylon. It is used as an intermediate to adhesives, acrylics and dyestuffs. Further, it is employed in gasoline refining and pharmaceutical production.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1,6-Hexanediol is used in polymer synthesis such as polyester, polyurethane and nylon. It is used as an intermediate to adhesives, acrylics and dyestuffs. Further, it is employed in gasoline refining and pharmaceutical production.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, chloroformates and reducing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 629-11-8
Molecular Formula C6H14O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 118.176
MDL Number MFCD00002985
InChI Key XXMIOPMDWAUFGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 1,6-hexanediol, hexamethylene glycol, 1,6-dihydroxyhexane, hexamethylenediol, alpha,omega-hexanediol, .alpha.,.omega.-hexanediol, unii-zia319275i, ccris 8982, 6-hydroxy-1-hexanol, 1,6-hexylene glycol
PubChem CID 12374
ChEBI CHEBI:43078
IUPAC Name hexane-1,6-diol
SMILES C(CCCO)CCO

Specifications

Melting Point 40°C to 43°C
Density 1.120
Boiling Point 248°C to 250°C
Flash Point 147°C (296°F)
Assay Percent Range 97%
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 1633461
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,4690
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
Formula Weight 118.18
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 1, 6-Hexanediol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H500
EINECSNumber 211-074-0
RTECSNumber MO2100000
TSCA Yes
storageNote1 Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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