| Name | 1,16-hexadecanediol |
| Synonyms | Hexadecanediol Einecs 231-794-9 1,16-hexadecanediol 1,16-HEXADECANEDIOL 1,16-Hexydecanediol Hexadecane-1,16-diol 1,16-DIHYDROXYHEXADECANE HEXADECAMETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| CAS | 7735-42-4 |
| EINECS | 231-794-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C16H34O2/c17-15-13-11-9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18/h17-18H,1-16H2 |
| InChIKey | GJBXIPOYHVMPQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C16H34O2 |
| Molar Mass | 258.44 |
| Density | 0.8878 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 91-94 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 197-199 °C/3 mmHg (lit.) |
| Solubility | almost transparency in hot Methanol |
| Appearance | powder to crystal |
| Color | White to Almost white |
| BRN | 1811931 |
| pKa | 14.90±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.4760 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00002821 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 38 - Irritating to the skin |
| Safety Description | 36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 9 |
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