Description

2-Hexanol is a versatile six-carbon secondary alcohol widely utilized as a key intermediate and solvent in industrial synthesis. Its value lies in its balanced hydrophobic-hydrophilic character and specific reactivity, making it a preferred building block for the production of plasticizers, surfactants, and specialty esters. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical intermediates, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for esters that impart fruity and green notes in perfumes and food flavorings.
• Chemical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of plasticizers, lubricant additives, and specialty surfactants.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the production of specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.
• Solvent and Extraction Agent: Employed as a solvent for resins, oils, and in various extraction processes due to its selective solvency.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a chain transfer agent or modifier in certain polymerization reactions.
• Research and Development: Used in organic chemistry laboratories as a reagent and for method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexanol
CAS No.	626-93-7
Molecular Formula	C6H14O
Molecular Weight	102.17 g/mol
Synonyms	sec-Hexyl Alcohol; 2-Hexyl Alcohol; (±)-2-Hexanol; Hexan-2-ol; Methyl butyl carbinol; 1-Methylpentanol; Butyl methyl carbinol; DL-2-Hexanol
EINECS	210-971-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Hexanol is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.813 - 0.817
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.413 - 1.417

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.