1,2,6-Hexanetriol
Agent Name
1,2,6-Hexanetriol
CAS Number
106-69-4
Formula
C6-H14-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,6-Trihydroxyhexane; Hexanetriol-1,2,6; [ChemIDplus] Hexane-1,2,6-triol; [RTECS]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Clear, light yellow, viscous liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and an intermediate for alkyd and polyester resins; [Hawley]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; Causes changes in structure or function of endocrine pancreas and other changes to the liver in lethal-dose studies of rats (intravenous and intraperitoneal routes); Causes altered sleep time, somnolence, and respiratory stimulation in subcutaneous lethal-dose studies of rats and mice; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.91E-05 mm Hg
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: