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1,6-Hexanediol

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Synonym(s):

Hexamethylene glycol

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

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.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

215.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

102 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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MKCQ4431
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MKCN4496
MKCM6099

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Chemistry Letters (Jpn), 31(10), 964-965 (2002)
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SKUGTIN
240117-50G04061838787675