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ECHA InfoCard | 100.019.010 |
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Properties | |
C6H14O2 | |
Molar mass | 118.176 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2,5-Hexanediol is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CH2CH2CH(OH)CH3. It is both a glycol and a secondary alcohol. [1] It is a colorless water-soluble viscous liquid. [2] [3] [4] The chemical properties are well understood and have been extensively reported and studied. [5] It has the IUPAC name of hexane-2,5-diol [6] and the CAS Registry Number CAS 2935-44-6. [7]
One common method of manufacture of the compound is from yeast. [8] Another method involves the reduction of acetonylacetone. [9] The material has two chiral carbons and thus has a number of enantiomers. Processes have been researched and developed to produce enantiopure products and by a continuous process. [10] [11] Some synthesis has been carried out from keto hexanoates. [12]
One of the uses of the material is to synthesize polyesters. [13] and also fine chemicals. [14]
The toxicity of the material has been studied and is reasonably well understood. [15] [16] [17] [18] It can affect the eyes and has some neurotoxic effects. [19]
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3D model (
JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.019.010 |
PubChem
CID
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CompTox Dashboard (
EPA)
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Properties | |
C6H14O2 | |
Molar mass | 118.176 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2,5-Hexanediol is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CH2CH2CH(OH)CH3. It is both a glycol and a secondary alcohol. [1] It is a colorless water-soluble viscous liquid. [2] [3] [4] The chemical properties are well understood and have been extensively reported and studied. [5] It has the IUPAC name of hexane-2,5-diol [6] and the CAS Registry Number CAS 2935-44-6. [7]
One common method of manufacture of the compound is from yeast. [8] Another method involves the reduction of acetonylacetone. [9] The material has two chiral carbons and thus has a number of enantiomers. Processes have been researched and developed to produce enantiopure products and by a continuous process. [10] [11] Some synthesis has been carried out from keto hexanoates. [12]
One of the uses of the material is to synthesize polyesters. [13] and also fine chemicals. [14]
The toxicity of the material has been studied and is reasonably well understood. [15] [16] [17] [18] It can affect the eyes and has some neurotoxic effects. [19]