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

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

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