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Catalog number A12439.30
also known as A12439-30
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1,6-Hexanediol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA12439.30
Price (USD)/ Each
24.65
Online exclusive
27.50 Save 2.85 (10%)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS629-11-8
IUPAC Namehexane-1,6-diol
Molecular FormulaC6H14O2
InChI KeyXXMIOPMDWAUFGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOCCCCCCO
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetWater Content (Karl Fischer Titration)≤1.0%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Appearance (Color)Colorless or white to pale yellow
FormCrystalline powder or fused solid or flakes/prills/pellets/chunks or liquid as melt
Assay (Silylated GC)≥96.0%
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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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Xie, J.; Falcone, D. D.; Davis, R. J. Restructuring of supported PtSn bimetallic catalysts during aqueous phase oxidation of 1,6-hexanediol. J. Catal. 2015, 332, 38-50.
- Bornadel, A.; Hatti-Kaul, R.; Hollmann, F.; Kara, S. A Bi-enzymatic Convergent Cascade for ε-Caprolactone Synthesis Employing 1,6-Hexanediol as a ‘Double-Smart Cosubstrate’. ChemCatChem 2016, 7 (16), 2442-2445.