1,6-Dibromohexane
[CAS# 629-03-8]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon
• Name: 1,6-Dibromohexane
• Synonyms: Hexamethylene dibromide
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂Br₂
• Molecular Weight: 243.97
• CAS Registry Number: 629-03-8
• EC Number: 211-067-2

Properties

• Density: 1.586
• Melting point: -2 ºC
• Boiling point: 243 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.5056-1.5076
• Flash point: 110 ºC
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T;N
• Risk Codes: R25;R51/53
• Safety Description: S36;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335

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