1-Hexanol
SIAL/471402 - anhydrous, ≥99%
Synonym: 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
| assay | ≥99% |
| autoignition temp. | 559 °F |
| bp | 156-157 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.814 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| evapn. residue | <0.0005% |
| expl. lim. | 0.34-6.3 % |
| form | liquid |
| grade | anhydrous |
| impurities | <0.005% water |
| InChI | 1S/C6H14O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/ |
| InChI key | ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −52 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCO |
| vapor density | 4.5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 25.6 °C) |
| Application: | 1-Hexanol has been used as an odorant to study olfactory responses and to thin the dielectric layer of poly(4-vinylphenol) (PVP). |
| General description: | 1-Hexanol is a linear primary alcohol. It is formed as an intermediate during the catalytic transformation of cellulose. The ability of 1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanid |
| General description: | 1-Hexanol is produced from coconut oil and palm oils. It is used in the production of antiseptics, fragrances and perfumes. 1-Hexanol is also used as a solvent in the production of plasticizers. |
| Packaging: | 1, 2 L in Sure/Seal™ |
| Packaging: | 100 mL in Sure/Seal™ |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H302 + H312 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - 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 | ≥99% |
| bp | 156-157 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −52 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.814 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352001 |



