Hexaethylene glycol

Synonym(s):3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptadecane-1,17-diol

CAS NO.：2615-15-8
Empirical Formula: C12H26O7
Molecular Weight: 282.33
MDL number: MFCD00002877
EINECS: 220-045-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-08-11 13:38:40

What is Hexaethylene glycol?

Description

Hexaethylene glycol is a polymer consisting of ethylene glycol monomers and two terminal hydroxyl groups. The PEG chain increases the water solubility of a compound in aqueous media. Increasing the number of ethylene glycol units within the entire chain improves the solubility properties of the PEG linker.

Chemical properties

viscous colourless liquid

The Uses of Hexaethylene glycol

Hexaethylene Glycol is part of a leaf extract (Murdannia Bracteata) which exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-cancer properties. It also shows potential application as functional hydraulic fl uids.

The Uses of Hexaethylene glycol

Substrate employed in the synthesis of binaphthol-based macrocyclic ethers using intramolecular oxidative coupling with CuCl(OH)-TMEDA.1

The Uses of Hexaethylene glycol

Hexaethylene glycol exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-cancer properties. It also shows potential application as functional hydraulic fluids. It is used as a surfactant building block as well as used in biological sample preparation. Further, it is employed in the synthesis of binaphthol-based macrocyclic ethers using intramolecular oxidative coupling with CuCl(OH).

What are the applications of Application

Hexaethylene glycol is a surfactant building block

Definition

ChEBI: Hexaethylene glycol is a poly(ethylene glycol).

Properties of Hexaethylene glycol

Melting point:	5-7 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	217 °C/4 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.127 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.465(lit.)
Flash point:	>110°C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Miscible with chloroform and methanol.
form	Oil
pka	14.06±0.10(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	1.127
color	Clear Colourless
BRN	1638281
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	2615-15-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Hexaethylene glycol(2615-15-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	Hexaethylene glycol (2615-15-8)

Safety information for Hexaethylene glycol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	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. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.