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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2-Hexanol (hexan-2-ol) is a six-carbon alcohol in which the hydroxy group (OH) is located on the second carbon atom. Its chemical formula is C6H14O or C6H13OH. It is an isomer of the other hexanols. 2-Hexanol has a chiral center and can be resolved into two different enantiomers.
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Preferred IUPAC name
Hexan-2-ol | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.975 |
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Properties | |
C6H14O | |
Molar mass | 102.177 g·mol−1 |
Density | 0.81 g/mL |
Melting point | −23 °C (−9 °F; 250 K) |
Boiling point | 140 °C (284 °F; 413 K) |
14 g/L | |
Solubility | soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether |
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Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
-392.0 kJ·mol−1 (liquid) -333.5 kJ·mol−1 (gas) |
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Flash point | 45 °C (113 °F; 318 K)[2] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Its toxicity is based on metabolism to hexane-2,5-dione.[3]
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