| Identification | |
| Name: | 1,6-Hexanediol |
| Synonyms: | hexane-1,6-diol;HDO;4-01-00-02556 (Beilstein Handbook Reference);.omega.-Hexanediol;Hexamethylenediol;alpha,omega-Hexanediol;1,6-Dihydroxyhexane;.alpha.,.omega.-Hexanediol;Hexamethylene Glycol; |
| CAS: | 629-11-8 |
| EINECS: | 211-074-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 118.17 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H14O2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h7-8H,1-6H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 0.96 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Refractive index: | 1.457 |
| Water Solubility: | 500 g/L |
| Solubility: | 500 g/L |
| Appearance: | COLOURLESS CRYSTALS |
| HS Code: | 29053980 |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
| Color: | Crystals |
| Usage: | Solvent, intermediate for high polymers (nylon, polyesters), coupling agent, coal coating. |
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