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1-Hexanol

Heksanol · 1-هكسانول · ۱-هگزانول · Hexan-1-ol · 1-Heksanol · 1-esanolo · 1-ヘキサノール · Гексанол · 1-хексанол · 正己醇 · 1-헥산올 · 1-Heksanol

Structure of 1-Hexanol
CAS111-27-3
EC203-852-3
UN2282
FormulaC6H14O
Molar mass102.17 g/mol
LEL1.1 % vol
UEL11.8 % vol
Flash point60 °C
Autoignition temperature280 °C
Temperature classT3
Gas groupIIB
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)3.53
GHSWarning · H302

Hexan-1-ol is a primary alcohol that is hexane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, a fragrance, an alarm pheromone and a plant metabolite. Hexanols appears as a clear colorless liquid mixture of isomeric six-carbon alcohols with similar chemical properties. Vapors are heavier than air. Used to make pharmaceuticals and as a solvent.

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