Hexaethylene glycol
[CAS# 2615-15-8]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty alcohol
• Name: Hexaethylene glycol
• Synonyms: 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptadecane-1,17-diol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₆O₇
• Molecular Weight: 282.33
• CAS Registry Number: 2615-15-8
• EC Number: 220-045-1

Properties

• Density: 1.127
• Melting point: 5-7 ºC
• Boiling point: 217 ºC (4 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.465
• Flash point: 110 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319