hexylene oxide

oxirane, 2-butyl-

CAS: 1436-34-6 C6 H12 O MW: 100.16084000

Identification

Namehexylene oxide
IUPAC2-butyloxirane
CAS Number1436-34-6
EINECS215-864-6
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC6 H12 O
Molecular Weight100.16084000
MDL NumberMFCD00005154
Nikkaji NumberJ73.698H
Beilstein0102568
XlogP31.90 (est)

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.83200 to 0.83600 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 6.931 to 6.964
Refractive Index 1.40500 to 1.40700 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point 93.00 to 95.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 118.00 to 120.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 117.00 to 118.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 21.108000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 60.00 °F. TCC ( 15.56 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.950
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

No sensory data available

Safety Information

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Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryinformation only not used for fragrances or flavors
Recommendation for hexylene oxide usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for hexylene oxide flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

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