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HEXYLOXYLETHANOL

HEXYLOXYLETHANOL
(2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol = ethylene glycol monohexyl ether)

Systematic Name: 2-n-(hexyloxy)ethanol
Molar Mass: 146.23 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C8H18O2
CAS number: 112-25-4
EC number: 203-951-1
IUPAC Name: 2-hexoxyethanol
IUPAC Standard InChI: 1S/C8H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-7-10-8-6-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3
IUPAC Standard InChIKey: UPGSWASWQBLSKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CBNumber:CB5314553

2-Hexoxyethanol or 2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol is a glycol ether that has a chemical formula of C8H18O2.
Hexoxyethanol clear, mobile, high-boiling, low-volatility liquid for use as a solvent, flow promoter and coalescent.
Hexoxyethanol is a Glycol Ether
Hexoxyethanol is a solvent used in speciality printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
The 2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol molecule consists of 18 Hydrogen atom(s), 8 Carbon atom(s) and 2 Oxygen atom(s) - a total of 28 atom(s).
2-(hexyloxy)ethanol(112-25-4) is a special solvent for paint and ink.

The molecular weight of 2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol is determined by the sum of the atomic weights of each constituent element multiplied by the number of atoms
Hexoxyethanol is under the categories of emissions / emissions to water / emissions to fresh water.
n-Hexyldiglycol is a clear, mobile, neutral, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild odor. It is miscible with all common solvents, e. g. alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Hexoxyethanol’s miscibility with water is limited.
n-Hexyldiglycol enters into the typical reactions of alcohols, e. g. esterification, etherification, oxidation and the formation of alcoholates.
Hexoxyethanol may form peroxides if it comes into contact with atmospheric oxygen.

ChemSpider ID: 7878
PubChem CID: 8170
ChEMBL ID: CHEMBL3188016
MassBank accession ID: JP006164
ICSC ID: 1571
ZVG number: 38090
HSDB ID: 5569
DSSTox substance ID: DTXSID1026908
ECHA InfoCard ID: 100.003.592
UNII: 7P0O8282NR
HCIS ID: 2443

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Hexyloxylethanol is non-ionic and stable under recommended storage conditions.
Molecular Formula: C8H18O2 or C6H13OCH2CH2OH
Molecular Weight: 146.23
XLogP3: 1.9
pka: 14.44±0.10(Predicted)
SMILES string: CCCCCCOCCO
Specific Gravity:0.8894
Vapor Pressure: 0.05 mmHg@77F (25C)
Convert ppm to mg/m3: 5.98
Log Pow: 1.86

Boiling Point: 208.0 °C @ 760 MM HG, 206.3±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: -45.1 °C
Flash Point: 195 °F OC, 81.7 °C c.c., 60.5±6.3 °C
Solubility: slightly sol in water; very sol in alc & ether, 0.07 m
Hansen solubility parameter: δd: 16.2 (cal/ml)^0.5 δp: 5.5 (cal/ml)^0.5 δh: 9.0 (cal/ml)^0.5
Density: 0.8894 @ 20 °C/20 °C, 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Relative density (water = 1): 0.89
Vapor Pressure: 0.15 mmHg, 0.05 MM HG @ 20 °C
Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: 7
LogP: 1.86 (LogP), 1.57
Autoignition Temperature: 220 °C
Kovats Retention Index: Standard non-polar: 1090, 1090.4
Semi-standard non-polar: 1106

Index of refraction: 1.4291 @ 20 °C/D
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 7
Exact Mass: 146.130679813
Monoisotopic Mass: 146.130679813
Topological Polar Surface Area: 29.5 Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 10
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 55.2
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count   : 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Pounds per Gallon: 7.781 to 7.806
Refractive Index:1.43600 to 1.43800 @ 20.00 °C.

Physical structure: liquid
Appearance: Colorless liquid with characteristic odour.
IR Spectra: IR: 383
Soluble in alcohol and ether, water (9.46 g/L ).
Store under inert gas. Air sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)5OCH2CH2OH
UN Number: UN2922
Beilstein: 1734691
Colorless liquid
Min. Purity Spec:>99% (GC)
Spectra:GCMS, GC
Physical Form:Colorless liquid

Melting Point:-42°C
Boiling Point:208°C
Flash Point:94°C
Density:0.89
Long-Term Storage:Store long-term in a cool, dry place, sealed in dry,Room Temperature

Isomers
2-butan-2-ylperoxy-2-methylpropane
2-butylperoxy-2-methylpropane
2-tert-butylperoxy-2-methylpropane
1,1-diethoxybutane
1,4-diethoxybutane
1,1-diethoxy-2-methylpropane
1,1-dimethoxyhexane
2-(2-ethylbutoxy)ethanol
2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol
2-hexyloxyethanol
1-(2-methoxyethoxy)pentane
1,2-octanediol
1,8-octanediol
1-(1-propoxyethoxy)propane
1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl hydroperoxide
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol

APPLICATIONS AND USES
Hexyloxylethanol is a solvent used in speciality printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
Hexyloxylethanol is a commercial repellent against Xenopsylla cheopis.
Hexyloxylethanol is used as coatingsand detergents
Hexyloxylethanol is used as coalescing agent in latex paints and cleaners; colouring agent and as a component of cleaning/washing agents; and high boiling solvent.
Hexyloxylethanol has reported domestic use.

Hexyloxylethanol is reported to be present in a range of domestic cleaning products (spray and liquid) up to a concentration of 5%.
Hexyloxylethanol may be present in some consumer products at the 1-10% range.
Hexyloxylethanol has good solvent power,
The main applications of n-Hexyldiglycol are as a solvent, flow promoter and coalescent aid.
Hexyloxylethanol improves the flow of many baking finish systems. Hexyloxylethanol is added in small proportions to formulations for electrodeposition paints, it greatly improves film formation and levelling.
n-Hexyldiglycol can be used in printing inks and cleaners.

Hexyloxylethanol is used as high-boiling solvent.
Hexyloxylethanol is used as surfactant.
Hexyloxylethanol is used as cleaning products and household care
Hexyloxylethanol is used as a high-boiling solvent; as a chemical intermediate for hexyloxyethyl phosphate and neopentanoate
Hexyloxylethanol is used as a coalescing agent in latex paints and cleaners.
Hexyloxylethanol is used as cleaning and furnishing care products

2-(n-Hexyloxy)ethanol is used as solvents in speciality printing inks and coalescing aids in surface coatings, coupling agent, rust remover, adhesives and surface cleaners.
2-Hexoxyethanol is used by professional workers (widespread uses), consumers, in re-packing or re-formulation, in manufacturing, and at industrial sites.
Hexyloxylethanol is used as high-boiling solvent.
Hexyloxylethanol serves as an intermediate for neopentanoate and hexyloxyethyl phosphate.
Hexyloxylethanol serves as a coalescing agent in cleaners and latex paints.
Hexyloxylethanol is used in sealants, adhesives, coating products, finger Paints, fillers, anti-freeze products, plasters, putties, lubricants, modelling clay, greases, automotive care products, machine wash, liquids/detergents, air fresheners and fragrances

PRODUCTION
Hexyloxylethanol is produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide with 1-hexanol (product is isolated from the reaction mixt by vacuum distillation).

SYNONYMS
2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol
C6E1
112-25-4
Ethanol, 2-(hexyloxy)-
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether
2-Hexyloxyethanol
2-HEXOXYETHANOL
Hexyl cellosolve
n-Hexyl cellosolve
Glycol monohexyl ether
Cellosolve, N-hexyl-
2-Hexyloxy-1-ethanol
Ethylene glycol n-hexyl ether
Hexyl alcohol, ethoxylated
UNII-7P0O8282NR
2-n-(Hexyloxy)ethanol
MFCD00045997
Ethylene glycol hexyl ether
7P0O8282NR
Ethylene glycol mono-n-hexyl ether
31726-34-8
2-hexyloxyethan-1-ol
DSSTox_CID_6908
DSSTox_RID_78248
DSSTox_GSID_26908
Ethanol, 2-hexyloxy-
2-(hexyloxy)ethan-1-ol
CAS-112-25-4
Ethylene glycol-n-monohexyl ether
HSDB 5569
EINECS 203-951-1
BRN 1734691
Hexylglycol
Hexyl poly(oxyethylene) ether
n-hexylglycol
2-hexyloxy-ethanol
2-(n-Hexyloxy)ethanol
Ethylenglykolmonohexylether
2-(1-Hexyloxy) ethanol
ACMC-1C8AO
EC 203-951-1
SCHEMBL24741
4-01-00-02383 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
alpha-Hexyl,omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
C6E1
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hexyl-omega-hydroxy-
CHEMBL3188016
DTXSID1026908
ZINC2041054
Ethylene glycol mono(n-hexyl) ether
Tox21_202105
Tox21_300545
ANW-16426
SBB060173
AKOS009156771
MCULE-1339769602
Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether, BioXtra, >=99.0% (GC)
n-Hexyl Cellosolve
Ethylene glycol n-hexyl ether
EGHE