1,2,6-Hexanetriol

Synonym(s):1,2,6-Hexanetriol;1,2,6-Trihydroxyhexane

CAS NO.：106-69-4
Empirical Formula: C6H14O3
Molecular Weight: 134.17
MDL number: MFCD00002976
EINECS: 203-424-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-12-17 09:49:56

What is 1,2,6-Hexanetriol?

Chemical properties

clear light yellow coloured, viscous liquid (*)

The Uses of 1,2,6-Hexanetriol

1,2,6-Hexanetriol is used as moisturizing agent (cremes), as solvent (pharmaceuticals) and as crosslinker in plastics. It acts as wetting agent of tobacco and special hydraulic fluid. It is used in the production of alkyd resins, celluloid, polyurethane and synthetic rubber.

The Uses of 1,2,6-Hexanetriol

Alkyd and polyester resin intermediate, softener, moistening agent, and solvent.

The Uses of 1,2,6-Hexanetriol

1,2,6-Hexanetriol has been used as a precursor to synthesize a trivalent linker containing three thiol moieties (triskelion) for the regioselective terminal activation of chitosan.
It can be used to prepare:

1,6-Hexanediol (key polymer precursor to polyesters) via hydrodeoxygenation process in the presence of Rh–ReOx/SiO₂ catalyst.
Tetrahydropyran-2-methanol, a six-membered oxide ring, by reacting with ethylene carbonate.

Definition

ChEBI: 1,2,6-Hexanetriol is an aliphatic alcohol.

Hazard

Combustible.

Properties of 1,2,6-Hexanetriol

Melting point:	25-32 °C
Boiling point:	178 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.109 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density	4.63 (vs air)
vapor pressure	<0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.476(lit.)
Flash point:	175 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
form	Viscous Liquid
pka	14.38±0.20(Predicted)
color	light yellow
PH	4.5-7.5 (300g/l, H2O, 25℃)
Water Solubility	MISCIBLE
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
BRN	1304479
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides.
CAS DataBase Reference	106-69-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1,2,6-Hexanetriol(106-69-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,2,6-Hexanetriol (106-69-4)

Safety information for 1,2,6-Hexanetriol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.