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Sigma-Aldrich

6-Amino-1-hexanol

97%

Synonym(s):

1-Amino-6-hexanol, 1-Amino-6-hydroxyhexane, 6-Amino-1-hexanol, 6-Hexanolamine, 6-Hydroxy-1-hexylamine, 6-Hydroxyhexylamine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H2N(CH2)6OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
117.19
Beilstein:
1732524
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

form

crystals

bp

135-140 °C/30 mmHg (lit.)

mp

54-58 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

NCCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C6H15NO/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h8H,1-7H2

InChI key

SUTWPJHCRAITLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

6-Amino-1-hexanol can undergo cyclization over copper supported on γ-alumina and magnesia to form hexahydro-1H-azepine. It may be used along with glutaric acid to generate poly(ester amide)s with excellent film- and fiber forming properties.

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Corrosion

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Synthesis and characterization of a new degradable poly (ester amide) derived from 6-amino-1-hexanol and glutaric acid.
Vera M, et al.
Macromolecules, 36(26), 9784-9796 (2003)
Synthesis of cyclic amines and their alkyl derivatives from amino alcohols over supported copper catalysts.
Kijenski J, et al.
Applied Catalysis, 53(1), 107-115 (1989)

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