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1,2,6-Hexanetriol, 96%
Description
1,2,6-Hexanetriol is used as moisturizing agent (cremes), as solvent (pharmaceuticals) and as crosslinker in plastics. It acts as wetting agent of tobacco and special hydraulic fluid. It is used in the production of alkyd resins, celluloid, polyurethane and synthetic rubber.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
1,2,6-Hexanetriol is used as moisturizing agent (cremes), as solvent (pharmaceuticals) and as crosslinker in plastics. It is used as rocket propellant. It acts as wetting agent of tobacco and special hydraulic fluid. It is used in the production of alkyd resins, celluloid, polyurethane and synthetic rubber.
Solubility
Miscible in water and acetone. Soluble in methanol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides. Store under dry inert gas.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -20°C |
| Density | 1.106 |
| Boiling Point | 166°C to 168°C (2 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 191°C (375°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.476 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 1304479 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Miscible in water and acetone. Soluble in methanol. |
| Formula Weight | 134.18 |
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