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CAS 629-11-8 — 1,6-Hexanediol

1,6-Hexanediol is a diol compound with two hydroxyl groups at opposite ends of a six-carbon chain, widely used as a monomer in polymer synthesis, a solvent in coatings and inks, and a building block for polyurethane resins, plasticizers, and specialty chemicals. It also serves as a cross-linking agent in adhesives and as a solvent in pharmaceutical formulations. This chemical is a clear, colorless liquid with a faint odor, miscible with water and most organic solvents. Its molecular formula is C6H14O2, with a molecular weight of 118.18 g/mol. The boiling point is 250°C, and it has a density of 0.97 g/cm³ at 25°C. It is non-hazardous under normal handling conditions, requiring no signal word classification. Molekula supplies 1,6-Hexanediol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.