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HEXAMETHYLENE GLYCOL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH2OH(CH2)4CH2OH
formula, see observation
C6H14O2
formula, see observation
HOCH2(CH2)4CH2OH
formula, see observation
629-11-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of crystalline needles, is derived by the reduction of an adipic acid ester with a copper chromite catalyst, is moderately toxic by ingestion, and is used as a solvent, an intermediate for high polymers (nylon, polyesters), a coupling agent and in the coating of coils.

OBS

hexane-1,6-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: CH2OH(CH2)4CH2OH or C6H14O2 or HOCH2(CH2)4CH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2OH(CH2)4CH2OH
formula, see observation
C6H14O2
formula, see observation
HOCH2(CH2)4CH2OH
formula, see observation
629-11-8
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'aiguilles ou d'un solide cristallisé incolore, inodore, faiblement hygroscopique, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, légèrement soluble dans l'éther à chaud, insoluble dans le benzène, que l'on utilise dans la fabrication de polyesters, de polyéthers, de polycarbonates, comme agent de coalescence des émulsions, et en synthèse organique.

OBS

hexane-1,6-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : CH2OH(CH2)4CH2OH ou C6H14O2 ou HOCH2(CH2)4CH2OH

Spanish

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