1,6-Hexanediol

1,6-Hexanediol
Names
IUPAC name
Hexane-1,6-diol
Other names
Hexamethylene glycol; 1,6-Dihydroxyhexane; 1,6-Hexylene glycol; Hexamethylenediol; HDO
Identifiers
629-11-8 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:43078 N
ChEMBL ChEMBL458616 N
ChemSpider 13839416 YesY
DrugBank DB02210 YesY
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UNII ZIA319275I YesY
Properties
C6H14O2
Molar mass 118.18 g·mol−1
Melting point 42 °C (108 °F; 315 K)
Boiling point 208 °C (406 °F; 481 K)
500g/L [1]
Solubility soluble in ethanol and acetone, slightly soluble in diethyl ether, insoluble in benzene.[2]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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1,6-Hexanediol (HOCH2(CH2)4CH2OH) is a colorless crystalline solid that melts at 42 °C and boils at 250 °C.[2] It is soluble in water and is hygroscopic.

Production

1,6-Hexanediol is prepared industrially by the hydrogenation of adipic acid. Laboratory synthesis can be done by reduction of adipic acid with lithium aluminium hydride, however, since it is cheaply and commercially available, it is usually not synthesized in the laboratory.

Properties

As 1,6-hexanediol contains the hydroxyl group, it undergoes the typical chemical reactions of alcohols such as dehydration, substitution, esterification.

Dehydration of 1,6-hexanediol gives oxepane, 2-methyltetrahydropyran and 2-ethyltetrahydrofuran. Corresponding thiophene and pyrrolidone can be made by reacting 1,6-hexanediol with hydrogen sulfide and ammonia respectively.[3]

A vast number of monocarboxylic and dicarboxylic esters have been reported, which this reaction is used to synthesize unsaturated polyester resins and polyesters. Polycarbonates can be made from reaction with 1,6-hexanediol with phosgene.

Reaction of the diol with the alkali metals and hydrides give the corresponding alkoxide. Polymerization to polyether can be achieved by using iodine, inorganic acids and organic acids as catalysts.

Uses

1,6-Hexanediol is widely used for industrial polyester and polyurethane production.

1,6-Hexandiol can improve the hardness and flexibility of polyesters as it contains a fairly long hydrocarbon chain. In polyurethanes, it is used as a chain extender, and the resulting modified polyurethane has high resistance to hydrolysis as well as mechanical strength, but with a low glass transition temperature.

It is also an intermediate to acrylics, adhesives, and dyestuffs. Unsaturated polyester resins have also been made from 1,6-hexanediol, along with styrene, maleic anhydride and fumaric acid.[3]

Safety

1,6-Hexanediol has low toxicity and low flammability, and is generally considered as safe. It is not irritating to skin, but may irritate the respiratory tract or mucous membranes. Dust or vapor of the compound can irritate or damage the eyes.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Chemicals and reagents 2008-2010, Merck
  2. 1 2 CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 87th Edition
  3. 1 2 BASF intermediates, BASF
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