1-Chlorohexane
Chemical compound
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1-Chlorohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is CH3(CH2)5Cl.[2][3]
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| Preferred IUPAC name
1-Chlorohexane | |
| Other names
1-Hexyl chloride | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.054 |
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| UN number | 1993 |
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| Properties | |
| C6H13Cl | |
| Molar mass | 120.62 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Density | 0.88 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −94.0 °C (−137.2 °F; 179.2 K) |
| Boiling point | 135 °C (275 °F; 408 K) |
| sparingly soluble | |
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| H226, H412 | |
| P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P273, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis
1-Chlorohexane can be obtained by reacting hexyl alcohol with hydrochloric acid or thionyl chloride.
Physical properties
1-Chlorohexane is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor that is very sparingly soluble in water.[4]
Chemical properties
1-Fluorohexane can be prepared by reacting 1-chlorohexane with potassium fluoride in ethylene glycol.
2-Phenylhexane can be prepared by reacting the compound with benzene and aluminum trichloride.[5]