1-Hexanol

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  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    111-27-3

    Molecular formula
    C6H14O

    SMILES
    CCCCCCO

    Safety labels

    Irritant
    Irritant

  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    2.0

    Molecular weight
    102.17 g/mol

    Melting point expt.

    • -48.3 °F (USCG, 1999)
    • -44.6 °C

    Boiling point

    • 314.8 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
    • 157 °C at 760 mm Hg
    • Boiling points at various pressures. [Table#1649]
    • 156.00 to 157.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
    • 157 °C

    Flash point

    • 145 °F (USCG, 1999)
    • 73.9 °C (Open cup)
    • 58.4 °C (Closed cup)
    • 145 °F (63 °C) (Closed cup)
    • 63 °C c.c.

    Solubility expt.

    • Sol in ethanol, acetone, chloroform; miscible with ether, benzene; slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride
    • In water, 5,900 mg/L at 25 °C
    • Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 0.59
    • miscible with alcohol, ether, 1 ml in 175 ml water

  • Synonyms

    • 1-Hexanol
    • Hexyl alcohol
    • Hexan-1-ol
    • 111-27-3
    • n-Hexanol
    • n-Hexyl alcohol
    • Amylcarbinol
    • 1-Hydroxyhexane
    • Caproyl alcohol
    • 1-Hexyl alcohol
    • Pentylcarbinol
    • n-Hexan-1-ol
    • Caproic alcohol
    • C6 alcohol
    • Alcohol(C6)
    • EPAL 6
    • FEMA No. 2567
    • FEMA Number 2567
    • 6CP2QER8GS
    • DTXSID8021931
    • NSC-9254
    • DTXCID201931
    • CHEBI:87393
    • RefChem:75916
    • 203-852-3
    • HEXANOL
    • Hexanol (VAN)
    • Hexyl alcohol (natural)
    • MFCD00002982
    • NSC 9254
    • 25917-35-5
    • Hexanol-(1)
    • 1-Hexanol-13C6
    • Alcohol C-6
    • Caswell No. 482E
    • Hydroxyhexane
    • Hexanols
    • BHL
    • CAS-111-27-3
    • HE2
    • HSDB 565
    • EINECS 203-852-3
    • UNII-6CP2QER8GS
    • EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079047
    • BRN 0969167
    • Caproalcohol
    • Hexalcohol
    • HEXYL ALCOHOL, ACTIVE
    • n-hexylalcohol
    • AI3-08157
    • N-hexenol
    • Exxal 6
    • EINECS 247-346-0
    • HEXANOL-CMPD
    • 1-Hexanol (Standard)
    • Exxal 6 (Salt/Mix)
    • BDBM9
    • 1-Hexanol, 98%
    • Hexyl alcohol, FCC, FG
    • 1-HEXANOL [HSDB]
    • 1-HEXANOL [MI]
    • EC 203-852-3
    • n-C6H13OH
    • SCHEMBL1876
    • SCHEMBL1877
    • HEXYL ALCOHOL [FCC]
    • SCHEMBL93235
    • SCHEMBL93316
    • C6H13OH
    • HEXYL ALCOHOL [FHFI]
    • WLN: Q6
    • 4-01-00-01694 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
    • MLS001055374
    • UN 2282 (Salt/Mix)
    • BIDD:ER0298
    • CHEMBL14085
    • SCHEMBL148564
    • SCHEMBL252412
    • SCHEMBL268880
    • SCHEMBL302493
    • SCHEMBL577819
    • SCHEMBL812237
    • 1-Hexanol, analytical standard
    • orb1296950
    • SCHEMBL2004174
    • SCHEMBL3458040
    • SCHEMBL5427300
    • SCHEMBL5839946
    • SCHEMBL8540349
    • SCHEMBL9021267
    • SCHEMBL9021795
    • SCHEMBL9628901
    • SCHEMBL9702425
    • SCHEMBL11166406
    • SCHEMBL11451273
    • SCHEMBL14486207
    • 1-Hexanol, anhydrous, >=99%
    • NSC9254
    • 1-Hexanol, reagent grade, 98%
    • HMS3039L08
    • HY-W032022R
    • Tox21_201335
    • Tox21_302953
    • LMFA05000117
    • SBB059899
    • STL282713
    • AKOS009031422
    • EBC-605410
    • HY-W032022
    • 1-Hexanol, purum, >=98.0% (GC)
    • MSK014042-1000M
    • NCGC00090949-01
    • NCGC00090949-02
    • NCGC00256385-01
    • NCGC00258887-01
    • DA-49160
    • Hexanols [UN2282] [Flammable liquid]
    • LS-13216
    • PD158361
    • SMR000677945
    • 1-Hexanol, SAJ special grade, >=99.0%
    • 1-Hexanol, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%
    • CS-0076046
    • H0130
    • Hexyl alcohol, natural, >=98%, FCC, FG
    • n-Hexanol Solution in Methanol, 1000ug/mL
    • NS00009706
    • 1-Hexanol

  • Applications

    1-Hexanol (CAS 111-27-3) is a versatile solvent and building block for several industrial applications. It is a key precursor to hexyl esters (for example hexyl acrylate) used in polymer, coatings, and adhesive formulations. In fragrance and flavor applications, it is employed as an odorant and solvent for fragrance ingredients. In cosmetics and personal care, it serves as a solvent for actives and fragrances, and as a carrier solvent in formulations. It also functions as a processing solvent in coatings, inks, and cleaning formulations, all subject to local regulations and formulation limits.

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IFRA standard 51

Recommendation
No restriction
Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
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Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
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Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
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Products with significant anogenital exposure
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Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
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Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
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Category 5A
Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
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Household care products with mostly hand contact
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Category 5B
Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
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Household care products with mostly hand contact, including aerosol/spray products (with potential leave-on skin contact)
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Category 5C
Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
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Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
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Category 5D
Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
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Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
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Category 6
Products with oral and lip exposure
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Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
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