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1-Hexanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

n-Hexyl alcohol, Hexyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.17
Beilstein:
969167
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
203-852-3
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 25.6 °C)

Assay

≥98% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

559 °F

potency

>2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

refractive index

n20/D 1.418 (lit.)

kinematic viscosity

3.64 cSt(40 °C)

bp

156-157 °C (lit.)

mp

−52 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 60 °C

density

0.814 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

no temp limit

SMILES string

CCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C6H14O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3

InChI key

ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • Fast Synthesis and Photoluminescent Property Regulation of Carbon Quantum Dots: Describes the use of 1-hexanol as a precursor in the synthesis of carbon quantum dots, impacting their photoluminescent properties (Y Li et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.818 - 0.819
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

140.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

60 °C - closed cup


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