1,6-hexane diol
1,6-hexanediol
Identification
| Name | 1,6-hexane diol |
| IUPAC | hexane-1,6-diol |
| CAS Number | 629-11-8 |
| EINECS | 211-074-0 |
| FDA UNII | ZIA319275I |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H14 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.17598000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002985 |
| Nikkaji Number | J6.886A |
| Beilstein | 1633461 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | FCN 1015 |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | 1,6-hexanediol |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 629-11-8 ; HEXAMETHYLENE GLYCOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystals (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 42.00 to 45.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 250.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 239.00 to 240.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000500 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Vapor Density | 4.07 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 215.00 °F. TCC ( 101.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.068 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | solvents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 3730 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 10000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | solvents |
| Recommendation for 1,6-hexane diol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 1,6-hexane diol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1,6-
dihydroxyhexane
hexamethylene glycol
hexamethylenediol
hexan-1,6-diol
alpha,omega-
hexane diol
hexane-1,6-diol
hexanediol
1,6-
hexanediol
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