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1-Hexanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A18232.0F
2500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1-Hexanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A18232.0F
2500 mL, Each
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Catalog number: A18232.0F
also known as A18232-0F
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
111-27-3
IUPAC Name
hexan-1-ol
Molecular Formula
C6H14O
InChI Key
ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCCCO
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms (UK Sourced Material)
Comment
Material Sourced in UK and US
Form
Liquid
Assay (GC)
≥98.5% (UK Source Material)
Assay from Supplier's CofA
≥98.5% (US Sourced Material)

Description

1-Hexanol is used as a precursor to plasticizers, chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, perfume esters and antiseptics. Further, it serves as a perturbing agent on actomyosin adenosine triphosphatease. In addition to this, it is used to modulate the function of actomyosin motor.

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-Hexanol is used as a precursor to plasticizers, chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, perfume esters and antiseptics. Further, it serves as a perturbing agent on actomyosin adenosine triphosphatease. In addition to this, it is used to modulate the function of actomyosin motor.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, acetone, chloroform, ether, benzene. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride and water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Flammable liquids
    Category 3
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
    Acute dermal toxicity
    Category 4
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 2
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    Warning

    Hazard Statements

    H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin

    H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

    Physical Hazards

    H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor

    Precautionary Statements

    P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell