1, 6-Hexanediol (HOCH2(CH2)4CH2OH) is a colorless crystalline solid that melts at 42 °C and boils at 250 °C. It is soluble in water and is hygroscopic.
| Water | 0.02 % |
| Color Number | 5 APHA |
| Acid Number | 0.01 mg OH/g |
| Cyclohexanediols | 1.6 % |
| 1,6-Hexanediol | 98.0 % |
| Hexanediols as C6-Diols | 99.5 % |
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