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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

Actives

95%

Physical State

Solid

Typical Applications

Use as solvent.
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
For example, used in synthesis of polyester, polyurethane, nylon.

MSDS

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COA

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Spec Sheet

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Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of 1,6-Hexanediol?

The molecular formula of 1,6-Hexanediol is HO(CH2)6OH.

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

It is usually prepared in the laboratory by the reduction of adipic acid with lithium aluminum hydride.

What is the appearance of 1,6-Hexanediol?

It appears as a white to almost white powder to 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 is the purity of 1,6-Hexanediol?

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

What are some typical applications of 1,6-Hexanediol?

Some typical applications of 1,6-Hexanediol are as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

How is 1,6-Hexanediol used in the synthesis of polyester, polyurethane, and nylon?

It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of polyester, polyurethane, and nylon.

What is the storage recommendation for 1,6-Hexanediol?

The storage recommendation for 1,6-Hexanediol is 2-8°C.

What is the molecular weight of 1,6-Hexanediol?

The molecular weight of 1,6-Hexanediol is 118.17.

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