hexanol
hexanol
CAS: 25917-35-5
Molecular Formula: C6H14O
hexanol - Names and Identifiers
| Name | hexanol |
| Synonyms | hexanol Hexanol【general】 |
| CAS | 25917-35-5 |
| EINECS | 2473460 |
hexanol - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C6H14O |
| Molar Mass | 102.18 |
hexanol - Introduction
Nature:
-Appearance: colorless liquid
-Odor: Has a strong alcohol odor
-Boiling Point: about 194-196 ℃
-density: about 0.81 g/cm for families
-Stability: stable, but easily oxidized
Use:
-industrial applications: hexanol can be used as a starting material for organic synthesis, in the chemical industry can be used to produce esters, carboxylic acids, surfactants and other compounds.
-Solvent: hexanol plays the role of dissolution, extraction and dilution in some solvents.
-Fragrance: hexanol is widely used in the fragrance industry to make different types of perfumes and cosmetics.
-Medicine: hexanol is also used as an ingredient in some medicines.
Preparation Method:
The preparation of hexanol is usually obtained by the oxidation reaction of alcohol. One of the common preparation methods is to react 1-hexene with water and obtain hexanol through oxidation reaction.
Safety Information:
- hexanol is irritating and can cause eye and skin irritation. Use should be careful to avoid contact.
-Inhalation of high concentrations of hexanol vapor may cause adverse symptoms such as headaches, eye pain and difficulty breathing, so maintain good ventilation.
- hexanol is flammable, avoid contact with fire sources, and take appropriate fire prevention measures during storage.
-When using and storing hexanol, care should be taken to prevent it from contacting oxidants and strong acids to avoid safety accidents.
Last Update：2024-04-09 20:49:11
