240117

1,6-Hexanediol

99%

• Synonym(s): Hexamethylene glycol
• Linear Formula: HO(CH₂)₆OH
• CAS Number: 629-11-8
• Molecular Weight: 118.17
• Beilstein: 1633461
• EC Number: 211-074-0
• MDL number: MFCD00002985
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24854405
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• vapor pressure: 0.53 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: 99%
• autoignition temp.: 608 °F
• expl. lim.: 16 %
• bp: 250 °C (lit.)
• mp: 38-42 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: OCCCCCCO
• InChI: 1S/C6H14O2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h7-8H,1-6H2
• InChI key: XXMIOPMDWAUFGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

1,6-hexanediol is a versatile chemical compound commonly used in the polymer industry. It is used as a building block or monomer for the synthesis of various polymers and polymer-based materials. For instance, it can be used in the production of polyesters, polyurethanes, and polyamides, among others. These polymers find applications in a wide range of industries, including automotive, textiles, coatings, adhesives, and sealants.

Application

1,6-Hexanediol can be used for a variety of applications such as:

• a structure-directing agent for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite
• a solvent for titanium tetra-isopropoxide to form titanium oxide (TiO₂) nanocrystals
• a phase change material in combination with lauric acid for thermal energy storage applications

1,6-hexanediol can also be used in the synthesis of a specific type of biopolymer called poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB4HB) which is used for some medical applications. It is also used as a component in the formulation of the gel polymer electrolyte. It may act as a crosslinking agent or a plasticizer to facilitate the formation of a stable and conductive gel polymer electrolyte for sodium metal batteries.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 215.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 102 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves