1-Hexanol Chemical Properties
Melting point −52 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 156-157 °C(lit.)
density 0.820 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density 4.5 (vs air)
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 25.6 °C)
FEMA 2567 | HEXYL ALCOHOL
refractive index n20/D 1.418(lit.)
Fp 140 °F
storage temp. Storage temperature: no restrictions.
solubility ethanol: soluble(lit.)
pka 15.38±0.10(Predicted)
form Liquid
color Clear colorless
Relative polarity 0.559
Odor Sweet; mild.
Odor Threshold 0.006ppm
explosive limit 1.2-7.7%(V)
Water Solubility 6 g/L (25 ºC)
JECFA Number 91
Merck 14,4697
BRN 969167
Stability: Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
CAS DataBase Reference 111-27-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1-Hexanol(111-27-3)
EPA Substance Registry System 1-Hexanol (111-27-3)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Statements 22
Safety Statements 24/25
RIDADR UN 2282 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 1
RTECS MQ4025000
Autoignition Temperature 559 °F
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 3
PackingGroup III
HS Code 29051900
Hazardous Substances Data 111-27-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 oral in rat: 720mg/kg
MSDS Information