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1,6-Hexanediol

Catalog Number
ACM629118-1
CAS
629-11-8
Structure
IUPAC Name
hexane-1,6-diol
Synonyms
Hexamethylene glycol
Molecular Weight
118.17
Molecular Formula
HO(CH2)6OH
Canonical SMILES
OCCCCCCO
InChI
1S/C6H14O2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h7-8H,1-6H2
InChI Key
XXMIOPMDWAUFGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
250 °C (lit.)
Melting Point
38-42 °C (lit.)
Flash Point
215 °F
Purity
≥ 97%
Density
0.96
Appearance
White to Almost white powder to lump
Application
1,6-Hexanediol can be used for a variety of s such as:
a structure-directing agent for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite
a solvent for titanium tetraisopropoxide to form titanium oxide (TiO2) nanocrystals
a phase change material in combination with lauric acid for thermal energy storage s
Storage
2-8°C
Active Content
95%
Physical State
Solid
Typical Applications
Use as solvent.
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
For example, used in synthesis of polyester, polyurethane, nylon.
Spec Sheet
Custom Q&A

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the chemical formula HO(CH2)6OH?

The IUPAC name for the compound HO(CH2)6OH is hexane-1,6-diol.

How is 1,6-Hexanediol usually prepared in the laboratory?

1,6-Hexanediol is usually prepared in the laboratory by the reduction of adipic acid with lithium aluminum hydride.

What is the appearance of 1,6-Hexanediol?

1,6-Hexanediol appears as a white to almost white powder or lump.

What is the boiling point of 1,6-Hexanediol?

The boiling point of 1,6-Hexanediol is 250 °C.

What are some synonyms for 1,6-Hexanediol?

Some synonyms for 1,6-Hexanediol are Hexamethylene glycol.

What are some applications of 1,6-Hexanediol?

1,6-Hexanediol can be used as a structure-directing agent for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite, a solvent for titanium tetraisopropoxide to form titanium oxide (TiO2) nanocrystals, and a phase change material in combination with lauric acid for thermal energy storage.

What is the purity of 1,6-Hexanediol?

The purity of 1,6-Hexanediol is ≥ 97%.

How is 1,6-Hexanediol stored?

1,6-Hexanediol should be stored at 2-8°C.

What is the density of 1,6-Hexanediol?

The density of 1,6-Hexanediol is 0.96.

What is the Beilstein REAXYS Number for 1,6-Hexanediol?

The Beilstein REAXYS Number for 1,6-Hexanediol is 1633461.

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