5-Hexen-1-ol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

5-Hexen-1-ol is used in cyclization to a tetrahydropyran by phenylselenoetherification. It is also used as a building block in synthetic chemistry. Further, it is used to prepare 6-bromo-hex-1-ene by reaction with phosphorus tribromide.

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Applications
5-Hexen-1-ol is used in cyclization to a tetrahydropyran by phenylselenoetherification. It is also used as a building block in synthetic chemistry. Further, it is used to prepare 6-bromo-hex-1-ene by reaction with phosphorus tribromide.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications

• Melting Point: <°C to 20°C
• Density: 0.842
• Boiling Point: 152°C to 155°C
• Flash Point: 59°C (138°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Refractive Index: 1.436
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN2924
• Beilstein: 1236458
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 100.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Hexen-1-ol

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