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1-Hexylamine, 99%
Description
1-Hexylamine is used as corrosion inhibitors, emulsifiers and surfactants. It is used in dyes, rubber and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used to study the modification of alkanethlol monolayers in gas-phase surface reactions. It acts as an initiator in the ring opening polymerization of N-carboxyanhydride.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
1-Hexylamine is used as corrosion inhibitors, emulsifiers and surfactants. It is used in dyes, rubber and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used to study the modification of alkanethlol monolayers in gas-phase surface reactions. It acts as an initiator in the ring opening polymerization of N-carboxyanhydride.
Solubility
Miscible with water, dichloromethane, alcohol and acetone.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, carbon dioxide and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -19°C |
Density | 0.773 |
pH | 11.6 |
Boiling Point | 129°C to 131°C |
Flash Point | 27°C (80°F) |
Odor | Amine-like |
Refractive Index | 1.418 |
Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)5NH2 |
Quantity | 250 mL |
UN Number | UN2734 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H301+H311-H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318-H226-H302-H312-H332 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 203-851-8 |
RTECSNumber | MQ4540000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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