1-Hexanol
Agent Name
1-Hexanol
CAS Number
111-27-3
Formula
C6-H14-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Hexanol; 1-Hexyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxyhexane; Amylcarbinol; Caproic alcohol; Caproyl alcohol; Hexanol; Hexyl alcohol; Hexyl alcohol (natural); Pentylcarbinol; n-Hexan-1-ol; n-Hexyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with a fruity odor; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used to produce plasticizers, antiseptics, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and finishing agents for textile and leather; Used as a flavoring agent and a solvent for fats, waxes, dyes, and paints; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
May cause first degree burns after short exposure and second degree burns after longer contact; [CHRIS] Undiluted 1-Hexanol is a mild irritant. Application of 0.2 ml to 27-28 volunteers caused no noticeable skin effects. 1-Hexanol caused corneal burns from which patients recovered within 48 hours. Ingestion can lead to symptoms of "alcohol" intoxication. [CHEMINFO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.928 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.007 ppm
Odor Threshold High
0.01 ppm
RD50
240 ppm
Explanatory Notes
The LC (mouse) > 1060 ppm/6H; [ChemIDplus] Odor threshold = 0.007 -0.01 ppm (detection); 0.09 ppm (100% recognition); [CHEMINFO] VP from HSDB;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
WEEL
40 ppm
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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