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Permethylsorbitol

Also known as D-Glucitol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexa-O-methyl-, hexa-O-methyl sorbitol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexa-O-methyl-D-glucitol

CAS 20746-36-5Formula C12H26O6Molar mass 266.33 g/mol
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Permethylsorbitol chemical structure, C12H26O6, CAS 20746-36-5
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
20746-36-5
Formula
C12H26O6
Molar mass
266.33 g/mol
HS code
290919
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Permethylsorbitol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Permethylsorbitol is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H26O6 and a molar mass of 266.33 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 20746-36-5. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R,4R,5S)-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexamethoxyhexane.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R,3R,4R,5S)-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexamethoxyhexane
CAS number
20746-36-5 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C12H26O6
InChIKey
UJQZVTQJKNAPOQ-WRWGMCAJSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H26O6/c1-13-7-9(15-3)11(17-5)12(18-6)10(16-4)8-14-2/h9-12H,7-8H2,1-6H3/t9-,10+,11-,12-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
COCC(OC)C(OC)C(OC)C(COC)OC
Isomeric SMILES
COC[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](COC)OC)OC)OC)OC

Synonyms

  • D-Glucitol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexa-O-methyl-
  • hexa-O-methyl sorbitol
  • 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexa-O-methyl-D-glucitol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
266.33 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
266.1729 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.34calc.
Topological polar surface area
55.38 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
11calc.
Heavy atoms
18calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
4calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Permethylsorbitol 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 Permethylsorbitol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Permethylsorbitol?

Permethylsorbitol is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H26O6 and a molar mass of 266.33 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 20746-36-5. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R,4R,5S)-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexamethoxyhexane.

What is the CAS number of Permethylsorbitol?

The CAS registry number of Permethylsorbitol is 20746-36-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Permethylsorbitol?

The molecular formula of Permethylsorbitol is C12H26O6 and its molar mass is 266.33 g/mol.

What is Permethylsorbitol used for?

Known uses and roles of Permethylsorbitol include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Permethylsorbitol hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Permethylsorbitol is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Permethylsorbitol?

Permethylsorbitol 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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