Hexyl alcohol
ALDRICH/W256714 - natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 1-Hexanol; Hexyl alcohol
CAS Number: 111-27-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H14O
Molecular Weight: 102.17
EC Number: 203-852-3
MDL Number: MFCD00002982
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)5OH
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| autoignition temp. | 559 °F |
| bp | 156-157 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.814 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| form | liquid |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category |  , Aligned |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C6H14O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/ |
| InChI key | ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −52 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | alcohol; green; oily; ethereal; fruity; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 |
| 400 |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCO |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | 4.5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 25.6 °C) |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4 kg in steel drum |
| Symbol |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H302 + H312 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| RIDADR | UN 2282 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 140.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 60 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 156-157 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −52 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.814 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2567 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |