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Dihexyl ether

Also known as Hexyl ether, N-Hexyl ether, Hexane, 1,1'-oxybis-

CAS 112-58-3Formula C12H26OMolar mass 186.34 g/molEC 203-987-8
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Dihexyl ether chemical structure, C12H26O, CAS 112-58-3
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
112-58-3
Formula
C12H26O
Molar mass
186.34 g/mol
Physical form
Liquid
HS code
290919
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks
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What is Dihexyl ether?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Dihexyl ether is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H26O and a molar mass of 186.34 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 112-58-3. The IUPAC name is 1-hexoxyhexane.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1-hexoxyhexane
CAS number
112-58-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
203-987-8
Molecular formula
C12H26O
UNII
W1U07QA435
MDL number
MFCD00009525
InChIKey
BPIUIOXAFBGMNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H26O/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-12H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCOCCCCCC

Synonyms

  • Hexyl ether
  • N-Hexyl ether
  • Hexane, 1,1'-oxybis-
  • DI-N-HEXYL ETHER
  • Bis(1-hexyl)ether
  • Bis(1-hexyl) ether
  • 1,1'-Oxybis(hexane)
  • 4-01-00-01698 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
  • Dinhexyl ether
  • nHexyl ether
  • Bis(1hexyl)ether
  • Bis(1hexyl) ether
  • Hexyl ether (8CI)
  • 1,1'oxybis(hexane)
  • Hexane, 1,1'oxybis
  • dihexylether
  • 1-hexoxyhexane
  • Ether, dihexyl
  • 1-(Hexyloxy)hexane
  • hexyloxyhexane
  • hexylether
  • Hexane,1'-oxybis-
  • 1-(hexyloxy)-hexane
  • Dihexyl ether, 97%
  • 1-(Hexyloxy)hexane #
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  • 1,1'-Oxybishexane

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical form
Liquidexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
186.34 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
186.1984 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.16calc.
Topological polar surface area
9.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
10calc.
Heavy atoms
13calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS classification
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Hazard statements

  • H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements (2)
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Industrial uses: Cleaning agent, Solvent.

Regulatory status

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United States

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    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Dihexyl ether is traded under.

HS 2909.19Indicative HS code

Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…

World exports in 2024
$10.2B
−8.7% vs 2023, imports $10.4B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. United States32.0%
  2. China22.3%
  3. Saudi Arabia12.9%
Top importers
  1. Singapore16.5%
  2. Mexico14.8%
  3. Japan14.8%
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The HS code shown for Dihexyl ether is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Dihexyl ether, based on the data on this page

What is Dihexyl ether?

Dihexyl ether is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H26O and a molar mass of 186.34 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 112-58-3. The IUPAC name is 1-hexoxyhexane.

What is the CAS number of Dihexyl ether?

The CAS registry number of Dihexyl ether is 112-58-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Dihexyl ether?

The molecular formula of Dihexyl ether is C12H26O and its molar mass is 186.34 g/mol.

What is Dihexyl ether used for?

Industrial uses: Cleaning agent, Solvent.

Is Dihexyl ether hazardous?

Dihexyl ether has a GHS hazard classification. Main hazards: may cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Dihexyl ether?

Dihexyl ether is usually classified under HS code 290919 (Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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