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1,5-Hexanediol

99%

• Synonym(s): 1,5-Dihydroxyhexane, 1-Methyl-1,5-pentanediol, Hexan-1,5-diol, Hexane-2,6-diol
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH(OH)(CH₂)₄OH
• CAS Number: 928-40-5
• Molecular Weight: 118.17
• EC Number: 213-171-3
• MDL number: MFCD00004563
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24851866
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 99%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.451 (lit.)
• bp: 89-91 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.981 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• functional group: hydroxyl
• SMILES string: CC(O)CCCCO
• InChI: 1S/C6H14O2/c1-6(8)4-2-3-5-7/h6-8H,2-5H2,1H3
• InChI key: UNVGBIALRHLALK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Surface tension and binding constants were studied for 1,5-hexanediol.

Application

• Metadynamics of polyalcohol dehydration in water: This study provides insights into the dehydration mechanisms of polyalcohols like 1,5-Hexanediol, relevant for understanding their behavior in aqueous environments, useful for drug delivery systems and biomedical applications (Ruiz-Barragan et al., 2015).
• Direct Copolymerization of CO2 and Diols: This research explores the copolymerization of CO2 with diols including 1,5-Hexanediol, pointing to sustainable polymer production methods that are crucial for material science (Tamura et al., 2016).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves