trans-2-Hexene, 99%

Description

CAS: 4050-45-7 | C6H12 | 84.16 g/mol

trans-2-Hexene is used as a co monomer in the production of polyethylene. The use of trans-2-hexene, which is derived from 3-hexyne using sodium in liquid ammonia.

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Applications
trans-2-Hexene is used as a co monomer in the production of polyethylene. The use of trans-2-hexene, which is derived from 3-hexyne using sodium in liquid ammonia.

Solubility
Difficult to mix.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4050-45-7
• Molecular Formula: C6H12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00009473
• InChI Key: RYPKRALMXUUNKS-HWKANZROSA-N
• Synonym: trans-2-hexene, e-2-hexene, 2-hexene, e, hexene, isomer, hexene, isomers, unii-2tz30ggg1a, 2e-hexene, e-hex-2-ene, 2tz30ggg1a, 2-hexene, 2e
• PubChem CID: 639661
• SMILES: CCC\C=C\C

• Melting Point: -99°C
• Density: 0.674
• Boiling Point: 68°C to 69°C
• Flash Point: −20°C (−4°F)
• Odor: Mild
• Refractive Index: 1.394
• Quantity: 2.5 g
• UN Number: UN3295
• Beilstein: 1719020
• Solubility Information: Difficult to mix.
• IUPAC Name: (2E)-hex-2-ene
• Formula Weight: 84.16
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: trans-2-Hexene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H304-H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H304 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	223-752-3
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only