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1,6-Hexanediol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12439.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1,6-Hexanediol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12439.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12439.36
also known as A12439-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
629-11-8
IUPAC Name
hexane-1,6-diol
Molecular Formula
C6H14O2
InChI Key
XXMIOPMDWAUFGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OCCCCCCO
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
≤1.0%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Appearance (Color)
Colorless or white to pale yellow
Form
Crystalline powder or fused solid or flakes/prills/pellets/chunks or liquid as melt
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥96.0%

Description

1,6-Hexanediol is used in polymer synthesis such as polyester, polyurethane and nylon. It is used as an intermediate to adhesives, acrylics and dyestuffs. Further, it is employed in gasoline refining and pharmaceutical production.

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
1,6-Hexanediol is used in polymer synthesis such as polyester, polyurethane and nylon. It is used as an intermediate to adhesives, acrylics and dyestuffs. Further, it is employed in gasoline refining and pharmaceutical production.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, chloroformates and reducing agents.
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