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trans-2-Hexene, 99%
CAS: 4050-45-7 | C6H12 | 84.16 g/mol
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Catalog number B22289.88
also known as B22289-88
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS4050-45-7
IUPAC Name(2E)-hex-2-ene
Molecular FormulaC6H12
InChI KeyRYPKRALMXUUNKS-HWKANZROSA-N
SMILESCCCC=CC
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)Clear colorless
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
Refractive Index1.3925-1.3955 @ 20?C
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
FormLiquid
trans-2-Hexene is used as a co monomer in the production of polyethylene. The use of trans-2-hexene, which is derived from 3-hexyne using sodium in liquid ammonia.
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Applications
trans-2-Hexene is used as a co monomer in the production of polyethylene. The use of trans-2-hexene, which is derived from 3-hexyne using sodium in liquid ammonia.
Solubility
Difficult to mix.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
trans-2-Hexene is used as a co monomer in the production of polyethylene. The use of trans-2-hexene, which is derived from 3-hexyne using sodium in liquid ammonia.
Solubility
Difficult to mix.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- J. Abbot.; B.W. Wojciechowski. The nature of active sites in the isomerization of 1-hexene on cracking catalysts. Journal of Catalysis. 1984, 90, (2), 270-278.
- Cheal Kim.; Kui Chen.; Jinheung Kim.; Lawrence Que , Jr. Stereospecific Alkane Hydroxylation with H2O2 Catalyzed by an Iron(II)-Tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine Complex. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1997, 119, (25), 5964-5965.