W256706

Hexyl alcohol

FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Hexyl alcohol, 1-Hexanol
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₅OH
• CAS Number: 111-27-3
• Molecular Weight: 102.17
• FEMA Number: 2567
• Beilstein: 969167
• EC Number: 203-852-3
• Council of Europe no.: 53
• MDL number: MFCD00002982
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901158
• Flavis number: 2.005
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Quality Level: 400
• biological source: synthetic
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: 4.5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 25.6 °C)
• assay: ≥98% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 559 °F
• refractive index: n20/D 1.418 (lit.)
• bp: 156-157 °C (lit.)
• mp: −52 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.814 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: alcohol; green; ethereal; woody; herbaceous; fruity; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCCCO
• InChI: 1S/C6H14O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3
• InChI key: ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H302 + H312 - H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 140.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 60 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves