Compound Q&A
What is 6-Chloro-1-hexanol (CAS: 2009-83-8)?
Answer
6-Chloro-1-hexanol is a chemical compound with the formula C6H13ClO. It is a colorless liquid characterized by a hydroxyl group (-OH) on the first carbon and a chlorine atom attached to the sixth carbon in a hexyl chain. This compound exhibits moderate solubility in water and is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Its physical properties include a distinct odor and a boiling point around 185°C.
About
CAS No
2009-83-8
English Name
6-Chloro-1-hexanol
Molecular Formula
C6H13ClO
Molecular Weight
136.622 g/mol
SMILES
C(CCCCl)CCO
InChIKey
JNTPTNNCGDAGEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
