Glycol monohexyl ether
TL;DR: Glycol monohexyl ether (CAS 112-25-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H18O2 and molecular weight 146.13068 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-hexoxyethanol
Also Known As: 2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol, 2-Hexyloxyethanol, Hexyl cellosolve, 2-HEXOXYETHANOL, Ethylene glycol monohexyl ether
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H18O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.13068 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 29.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 7 |
| Exact Mass | 146.13068 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 55.0 |
| Melting Point | -45.1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 208 °C @ 760 MM HG |
| Density | 0.8894 @ 20 °C/20 °C |
| Flash Point | 195 °F OC |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.05 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4291 @ 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | SLIGHTLY SOL IN WATER; VERY SOL IN ALC & ETHER |
| SMILES | CCCCCCOCCO |
| InChIKey | UPGSWASWQBLSKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glycol monohexyl ether is used in surfactant and detergent formulations, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Glycol monohexyl ether is a surfactant raw material identified by CAS number 112-25-4 and the molecular formula C8H18O2 and a molecular weight of 146.13 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.8894 @ 20 °C/20 °C g/cm³, a solubility: SLIGHTLY SOL IN WATER; VERY SOL IN ALC & ETHER. Synonyms include 2-(Hexyloxy)ethanol and 2-Hexyloxyethanol.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Glycol monohexyl ether
Property Insights of Glycol monohexyl ether
The XLogP value of 1.9 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Glycol monohexyl ether. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 29.5 Ų, Glycol monohexyl ether exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glycol monohexyl ether has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Glycol monohexyl ether?
The CAS number of Glycol monohexyl ether is 112-25-4.
What is the molecular formula of Glycol monohexyl ether?
The molecular formula of Glycol monohexyl ether is C8H18O2.
What is the molecular weight of Glycol monohexyl ether?
The molecular weight of Glycol monohexyl ether is 146.13068 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glycol monohexyl ether?
Glycol monohexyl ether is used in surfactant and detergent formulations, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Glycol monohexyl ether?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Glycol monohexyl ether?
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