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1-hexanol

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Capron alcohol; CAS number: 111-27-3; hexan-1-ol; Hexanol; Hexyl alcohol; n-Hexanol

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1-hexanol is an aliphatic, primary alcohol from the homologous series of alkanols (molecular formula C6H14O). 1-Hexanol is a clear, aromatic smelling, colourless, highly flammable liquid. 1-Hexanol is hardly soluble in water, 1-Hexanol is also used as an intermediate product in the production of surfactants, plasticizers and repellents.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer