| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 (2R,5R)-2,5-HEXANEDIOL
 |  | [CAS] 
 17299-07-9
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 (2R,5R)-2,5-DIHYDROXYHEXANE
 (2R,5R)-(-)-2,5-HEXANEDIOL
 (2R,5R)-2,5-HEXANEDIOL
 (2R,5R)-DIHYDROXYHEXANE
 (2R,5R)-HEXANE-2,5-DIOL
 Hexanediolcolorlessxtl
 (2R,5R)-2,5-Hezanediol
 (2R,5R)-(-)-2,5-Hexanediol,99%
 (3R,6R)-3,6-OCTANEDIOL 97+%
 (2R,5R)-2,5-HEXANEDIOL, 95%, 98% EE
 (2R,5R)-2,5-Hexanediol, 98% ee
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C6H14O2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00142339
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 118.17
 |  | [MOL File] 
 17299-07-9.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 white to yellow needle-like crystals
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 52-54 °C
 |  | [alpha ] 
 -39.6° (c 1, CHCl3)
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 212-215 °C
 |  | [density ] 
 0.9843 (rough estimate)
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 1.4428 (estimate)
 |  | [Fp ] 
 101 °C
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 2-8°C
 
 |  | [solubility ] 
 almost transparency in Methanol
 |  | [form ] 
 Crystalline Powder or Needles
 |  | [pka] 
 14.87±0.20(Predicted)
 |  | [color ] 
 White to yellow
 |  | [Optical Rotation] 
 [α]20/D 35±2°, c = 9% in chloroform
 |  | [BRN ] 
 1719251
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 17299-07-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xn
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R22:Harmful if swallowed.
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [F ] 
 3-10
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 2905399590
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 white to yellow needle-like crystals
 |  | [Definition] 
 ChEBI: (2R,5R)-hexanediol is a hexane-2,5-diol with R-configuration at both the C-2 and C-5 centres.
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