- Chemical Name:1-Hexanol
- INCI Name:Hexyl Alcohol
- Functions:Wetting Agent, Pour Point Depressant, Intermediate, Solvent
- CAS Number:111-27-3
- Chemical Family:Alcohols
- Labeling Claims:Biodegradable
- Synonyms:1-Hexanol, 1-Hexyl Alcohol, 1-Hydroxyhexane, Amylcarbinol, Caproyl Alcohol, Hexanol, Hexyl Alcohol, N-Hexan-1-ol, N-Hexanol, N-Hexyl Alcohol, Pentylcarbinol
ALFOL 6 Alcohol is high purity, petrochemical-based 1-hexanol (also known as hexyl Alcohol). ALFOL 6 Alcohol is a colorless liquid with a sweet pungent odor. ALFOL 6 Alcohol is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. ALFOL 6 Alcohol can be esterified, ethoxylated, propoxylated, sulfated, oxidized, etc. Sasol Chemicals ALFOL Alcohols are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical based Alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.