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1-Hexanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11493757
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Description

1-Hexanol is used as a precursor to plasticizers, chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, perfume esters and antiseptics. Further, it serves as a perturbing agent on actomyosin adenosine triphosphatease. In addition to this, it is used to modulate the function of actomyosin motor.

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-Hexanol is used as a precursor to plasticizers, chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, perfume esters and antiseptics. Further, it serves as a perturbing agent on actomyosin adenosine triphosphatease. In addition to this, it is used to modulate the function of actomyosin motor.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, acetone, chloroform, ether, benzene. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride and water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 111-27-3
Molecular Formula C6H14O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 102.177
MDL Number MFCD00002982
InChI Key ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 1-hexanol, hexyl alcohol, hexanol, n-hexanol, n-hexyl alcohol, 1-hexyl alcohol, 1-hydroxyhexane, amylcarbinol, caproyl alcohol, pentylcarbinol
PubChem CID 8103
ChEBI CHEBI:87393
IUPAC Name hexan-1-ol
SMILES CCCCCCO

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 52°C
Density 0.814 g/mL
Boiling Point 157°C
Flash Point 60°C (140°F)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)5OH
Refractive Index 1.418
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN2282
Beilstein 969167
Merck Index 14,4697
Solubility Information Miscible with ethanol,acetone,chloroform,ether,benzene. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride and water.
Formula Weight 102.18
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 1-Hexanol
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 1-Hexanol
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-hexanol

RUO – Research Use Only

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