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1-Hexene

97%

• Synonym(s): 1-n-Hexene
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CH=CH₂
• CAS Number: 592-41-6
• Molecular Weight: 84.16
• Beilstein: 1209240
• EC Number: 209-753-1
• MDL number: MFCD00009505
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 329753972
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 3 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 155 mmHg ( 21.1 °C)
• Assay: 97%
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 487 °F
• refractive index: n20/D 1.388 (lit.)
• bp: 60-66 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.678 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• functional group: allyl
• SMILES string: CCCCC=C
• InChI: 1S/C6H12/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-6H2,2H3
• InChI key: LIKMAJRDDDTEIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

1-Hexene can be used:

• As a substrate for polymerization by various catalysts.
• To prepare good quality middle distillates and lubricating oils by oligomerization.
• In the synthesis of aldehydes using supercritical CO₂ and rhodium catalyst by hydroformylation reaction.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H304
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P301 + P310 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): -13.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -25.0 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves