2,5-Hexanediol is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CH2CH2CH(OH)CH3. It is both a glycol and a secondary alcohol.[1] It is a colorless water-soluble viscous liquid.[2][3][4] The chemical properties are well understood and have been extensively reported and studied.[5] It has the IUPAC name of hexane-2,5-diol[6] and the CAS Registry Number CAS 2935-44-6.[7]

2,5-Hexanediol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • CC(CCC(C)O)O
Properties
C6H14O2
Molar mass 118.176 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Other names

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  • (2R,5R)-2,5-hexanediol
  • 2,5-Dihydroxyhexane
  • Diisopropanol
  • Hexan-2,5-diol
  • [R-(R*,R*)]-2,5-hexanediol
  • hexane-2,5-diol

Manufacture

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One common method of manufacture of the compound is from yeast.[8] Another method involves the reduction of acetonylacetone.[9] The material has two chiral carbons and thus has a number of enantiomers. Processes have been researched and developed to produce enantiopure products and by a continuous process.[10][11] Some synthesis has been carried out from keto hexanoates.[12]

Uses

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One of the uses of the material is to synthesize polyesters.[13] and also fine chemicals.[14]

Toxicity

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The toxicity of the material has been studied and is reasonably well understood.[15][16][17][18] It can affect the eyes and has some neurotoxic effects.[19]

References

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  9. ^ Lieser, Joan K. (July 1983). "A Simple Synthesis of (S, S)-2, 5-Hexanediol". Synthetic Communications. 13 (9): 765–767. doi:10.1080/00397918308063707. ISSN 0039-7911.
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  12. ^ Rudloff, E. von (1958-03-01). "SYNTHESIS OF SOME HEXANEDIOLS". Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 36 (3): 486–491. doi:10.1139/v58-069. ISSN 0008-4042.
  13. ^ O'Malley, James J.; Stauffer, Walter J. (April 1974). "Synthesis and characterization of isomeric polyesters based on sebacic acid and hexanediols". Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Chemistry Edition. 12 (4): 865–874. Bibcode:1974JPoSA..12..865O. doi:10.1002/pol.1974.170120416. ISSN 0360-6376.
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  18. ^ Eben, Anneliese; Flucke, Winfried; Mihail, Florin; Thyssen, Jürgen; Kimmerle, Georg (1979-06-01). "Toxicological and metabolic studies of methyl n-butylketone, 2,5-hexanedione, and 2,5-hexanediol in male rats". Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 3 (2): 204–217. doi:10.1016/0147-6513(79)90012-5. ISSN 0147-6513. PMID 540560.
  19. ^ Jones, H. B.; Cavanagh, J. B. (1982-12-01). "Recovery from 2,5-hexanediol intoxication of the retinotectal tract of the rat". Acta Neuropathologica. 58 (4): 286–290. doi:10.1007/BF00688611. ISSN 1432-0533. PMID 6891552. S2CID 39467729.