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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/1,2,6-hexanetriol
C6H14O3
134.17 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

1,2,6-HEXANETRIOL

CAS106-69-4EC203-424-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Alcohol
Primary Use
Solvent and intermediate for resins

1,2,6-Hexanetriol is a trivalent alcohol containing two primary and one secondary hydroxy groups. It resembles glycerol but offers higher thermal stability and lower hygroscopicity, making it a preferred substitute in many applications.

SolventIntermediate for resinsGlycerol substitute

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

hexane-1,2,6-triol

InChIKey

ZWVMLYRJXORSEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(CCO)CC(CO)O

Synonyms (10)
  • 1,2,6-HEXANETRIOL
  • 1,2,6-Hexanetrio
  • 1,2,6-Trihydroxyhexane
  • 1,2,6-hexantriol
  • 1,6-Hexanetriol
  • 1,6-Trihydroxyhexane
  • Hexane-1,2,6-triol
  • Hexane-1,6-triol
  • Hexanetriol-1,2,6
  • Hexanetriol-1,6