1-Hexanol
CAS 111-27-3
EC 203-852-3
Formula C6H14O
MW 102.17 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersPlastics & Polymers Flavoring & AcidulantEmulsification & DispersionAntioxidant & StabilizerCross-linking & Curing
Description
1-Hexanol (CAS 111-27-3) is a straight-chain primary alcohol also known as n-Hexanol or hexanol, with FEMA number 2567. It carries no E-code designation. It is registered under REACH and classified within the broader aliphatic alcohol family.
In coatings and adhesives formulations, 1-Hexanol functions as a reactive diluent and crosslinker, reducing viscosity while participating in curing reactions to influence film hardness and flexibility. In personal care, it acts as an emulsion stabiliser and hair conditioning agent by integrating into lipid bilayers to regulate droplet coalescence.
1-Hexanol is available in technical and high-purity grades, with select batches meeting FCC specifications for flavour and fragrance applications. It is supplied in compliance with REACH registration requirements for EU market access. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers, with bulk quantities available subject to supplier confirmation.
In coatings and adhesives formulations, 1-Hexanol functions as a reactive diluent and crosslinker, reducing viscosity while participating in curing reactions to influence film hardness and flexibility. In personal care, it acts as an emulsion stabiliser and hair conditioning agent by integrating into lipid bilayers to regulate droplet coalescence.
1-Hexanol is available in technical and high-purity grades, with select batches meeting FCC specifications for flavour and fragrance applications. It is supplied in compliance with REACH registration requirements for EU market access. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers, with bulk quantities available subject to supplier confirmation.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -44.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 157 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.8153 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Flash Point | 140 °F |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid (odour recognition threshold 0.09ppm) |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | Sweet; mild. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 6 g/L (25 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 25.6 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.418(lit.) |
| Log P | 1.8 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS02
H
H226H302H312H315H319H302+H312
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P264P270P280P317P321P330P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P352P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29051900 |
| UN Number | 2282 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Hexan-1-Olhexanoln-hexanol
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