1,6-Hexanediol
Request a quoteCatalog Number | ACM629118-1 |
CAS | 629-11-8 |
Structure | ![]() |
Description | 1,6-Hexanediol is a saturated straight-chain diol, colorless liquid at room temperature, soluble in water. Industrially, 1,6-hexanediol can be synthesized by hydrogenation of adipic acid or its esters. It is usually prepared in the laboratory by the reduction of adipic acid with lithium aluminum hydride. |
IUPAC Name | hexane-1,6-diol |
Synonyms | Hexamethylene glycol |
Molecular Weight | 118.17 |
Molecular Formula | HO(CH2)6OH |
Canonical SMILES | OCCCCCCO |
Inchi | 1S/C6H14O2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h7-8H,1-6H2 |
InChIKey | XXMIOPMDWAUFGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Boiling Point | 250 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 38-42 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 215 °F |
Purity | ≥ 97% |
Density | 0.96 |
Appearance | White to Almost white powder to lump |
Application | 1,6-Hexanediol can be used for a variety of s such as: a structure-directing agent for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite a solvent for titanium tetraisopropoxide to form titanium oxide (TiO2) nanocrystals a phase change material in combination with lauric acid for thermal energy storage s |
Storage | 2-8°C |
Physical State | Solid |
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