1,6-Hexanediol, 97%
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1,6-Hexanediol, 97%
1,6-Hexanediol, 97%
1,6-Hexanediol, 97%
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1,6-Hexanediol, 97%

CAS: 629-11-8 | C6H14O2 | 118.176 g/mol
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Specifications
Chemical Name or Material1, 6-Hexanediol
CAS629-11-8
Health Hazard 1H500
Melting Point40°C to 43°C
Storage Note 1Hygroscopic
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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.

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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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.