2,5-Hexanediol
Synonym(s):2,5-Hexylene glycol
- CAS NO.:2935-44-6
- Empirical Formula: C6H14O2
- Molecular Weight: 118.17
- MDL number: MFCD00004557
- EINECS: 220-910-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-10 10:27:15
What is 2,5-Hexanediol?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to light yellow viscous liquid
The Uses of 2,5-Hexanediol
2,5-Hexanediol is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate.
Definition
ChEBI: A glycol that is hexane substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 5.
Properties of 2,5-Hexanediol
| Melting point: | 43°C |
| Boiling point: | 216-218 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.961 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 215 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | clear liquid |
| pka | 14.87±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | Colorless to Light orange to Yellow |
| Water Solubility | Soluble |
| BRN | 1719248 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2935-44-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,5-Hexanediol(2935-44-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,5-Hexanediol (2935-44-6) |
Safety information for 2,5-Hexanediol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,5-Hexanediol
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