1-Hexanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1-Hexanol is used as a precursor to plasticizers, chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, perfume esters and antiseptics. Further, it serves as a perturbing agent on actomyosin adenosine triphosphatease. In addition to this, it is used to modulate the function of actomyosin motor.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1-Hexanol is used as a precursor to plasticizers, chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, perfume esters and antiseptics. Further, it serves as a perturbing agent on actomyosin adenosine triphosphatease. In addition to this, it is used to modulate the function of actomyosin motor.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, acetone, chloroform, ether, benzene. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride and water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 111-27-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H14O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 102.177
• MDL Number: MFCD00002982
• InChI Key: ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1-hexanol, hexyl alcohol, hexanol, n-hexanol, n-hexyl alcohol, 1-hexyl alcohol, 1-hydroxyhexane, amylcarbinol, caproyl alcohol, pentylcarbinol
• PubChem CID: 8103
• ChEBI: CHEBI:87393
• IUPAC Name: hexan-1-ol
• SMILES: CCCCCCO

• Melting Point: -52°C
• Density: 0.814
• Boiling Point: 157°C
• Flash Point: 60°C (140°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₅OH
• Refractive Index: 1.418
• Quantity: 2500 mL
• UN Number: UN2282
• Beilstein: 969167
• Merck Index: 14,4697
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,acetone,chloroform,ether,benzene. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride and water.
• Formula Weight: 102.18
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Hexanol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1-Hexanol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-Hexanol

RUO – Research Use Only