Hexyl alcohol
[CAS# 111-27-3]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Alcohols, phenols, phenolic compounds and derivatives >> Acyclic alcohol
• Name: Hexyl alcohol
• Synonyms: 1-Hexanol
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄O
• Molecular Weight: 102.18
• CAS Registry Number: 111-27-3
• EC Number: 203-852-3
• FEMA: 2567

Properties

• Density: 0.8136
• Melting point: -52 ºC
• Boiling point: 156-157 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.417-1.419
• Flash point: 59 ºC
• Water solubility: 6 g/L (25 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS07 Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319

• Transport Information: UN 2282