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1-Hexene

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Synonym(s):

1-n-Hexene

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH=CH2
CAS Number:
592-41-6
Molecular Weight:
84.16
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
329753972
EC Number:
209-753-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1209240
MDL number:
MFCD00009505
Assay:
97%
Form:
liquid
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vapor density

3 (vs air)

Quality Segment

100

vapor pressure

155 mmHg ( 21.1 °C)

assay

97%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

487 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.388 (lit.)

bp

60-66 °C (lit.)

density

0.678 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

allyl

SMILES string

CCCCC=C

InChI

1S/C6H12/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-6H2,2H3

InChI key

LIKMAJRDDDTEIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

1-Hexene can be used:
  • As a substrate for polymerization by various catalysts.
  • To prepare good quality middle distillates and lubricating oils by oligomerization.
  • In the synthesis of aldehydes using supercritical CO2 and rhodium catalyst by hydroformylation reaction.

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pictograms

FlameHealth hazard
GHS02,GHS08

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H225,H304

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2

supp_hazards

EUH066

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

-13.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-25.0 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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