| Name | 6-amino-1-hexanol |
| Synonyms | Hexanolamine 6-Hexanolamine 6-amino-1-hexanol 6-Aminohexan-1-ol 6-Aminohexane-1-ol 6-Hydroxy-1-hexylamine 6-hydroxyhexan-1-aminium |
| CAS | 4048-33-3 |
| EINECS | 223-748-1 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C6H15NO/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h8H,1-7H2/p+1 |
| InChIKey | SUTWPJHCRAITLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C6H15NO |
| Molar Mass | 117.19 |
| Density | 0.8872 (estimate) |
| Melting Point | 54-58 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 135-140 °C/30 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 133 °C |
| Water Solubility | MISCIBLE |
| Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0156mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Yellow-like crystals |
| Color | Light yellow to brown |
| BRN | 1732524 |
| pKa | 15.18±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| Stability | Hygroscopic. Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Refractive Index | 1.4444 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00008241 |
| Use | Pharmaceutical intermediates. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | MO8840000 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10 |
| HS Code | 29221990 |
| Hazard Class | IRRITANT, HYGROSCOPI |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| physical properties | 6-amino-1-hexanol is a white needle-like crystal at room temperature, with a melting point of 58-60 ℃ and a boiling point of 130.5-131.5 ℃(10.2mmHg). |
| application | 6-amino-1-hexanol is an alcohol organic substance, mainly used as a chemical intermediate. It contains amino and hydroxyl groups, has the generality of alcohols and amines, and has a wide range of uses. It can be used to prepare special chemicals, medicines and pesticides. |
| use | pharmaceutical intermediates. |
| category | toxic substances |
| toxicity classification | poisoning |
| acute toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LDL0:3000 mg/kg |
| flammability hazard characteristics | combustible; combustion produces toxic nitrogen oxide smoke |
| storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying |
| fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, mist water |