1-Hexanol
CAS: 111-27-3
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Industrial Grade ≥99.0%, High-Purity Grade ≥99.5%, Reagent Grade ≥99.0% |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14O |
| Molecular Weight | 102.17 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid with a mild alcoholic odor |
| Packaging | 25 kg/polyethylene drum, 170 kg/steel drum, or 1000 kg/IBC container |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Purity — Gas chromatography (GC-FID); Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and GC-MS; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203); Density — Digital density meter (ASTM D4052); Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218); Acid value — Acid-base titration (ASTM D974); Color — APHA color measurement (ASTM D1209). |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, acids, and reactive chemicals. Ground and bond containers during bulk transfer to prevent static discharge. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an important organic intermediate and solvent. It is widely applied in the production of plasticizers, lubricants, surfactants, flavors and fragrances, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemicals. It is also used as a raw material for hexyl esters, which are employed in coatings, cosmetics, and fragrance formulations.