NACOL 6 Alcohol is high purity petrochemical-based 1 hexanol (also known as Hexyl alcohol). It is a colorless liquid with a sweet pungent odor. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 1-Hexanol

CAS Number: 111-27-3

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Labeling Claims: High Purity

Synonyms: 1-Hexanol, 1-Hexyl Alcohol, 1-Hydroxyhexane, Amylcarbinol, Caproyl Alcohol, Hexanol, Hexyl Alcohol, N-Hexan-1-ol, N-Hexanol, N-Hexyl Alcohol, Pentylcarbinol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
111-27-3
EC No.
203-852-3

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Base Chemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Typical
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
nC 6 OH Contentmin. 98wt. %600-12
Refractive Index (nD20)approx. 1.4177DIN 51423
Viscosity at 20°Capprox. 5.3mPa.s600-25
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Colormax. 10APHA
Ester Valuemax. 0.1mg KOH/g600-33
Iodine Valuemax. 0.1mg I/100mg600-39
Density at 20°C0.817 - 0.821g/mlDIN 51757
Hydroxyl Value540 - 555mg KOH/g600-30
Molecular weight101 - 104g/mol600-19
Flash Pointapprox. 61°CDIN EN ISO 2719
Boiling Range150 - 170°C600-21
Acid Numbermax. 0.02mg KOH/g600-31

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment.
  • Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
  • Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
  • Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
  • Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.

Fire-fighting class

  • B: Fires involving liquids or liquid containing substances. Also includes substances which become liquid at elevated temperatures.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

  • Keep tightly closed. Store in original container.

Other data

  • Stable at normal ambient temperature and pressure.