1-Chlorohexane

1-Chlorohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is CH₃(CH₂)₅Cl.^[2][3]

1-Chlorohexane

Names
Other names 1-Hexyl chloride
Identifiers
CAS Number	544-10-5 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL156095
ChemSpider	10526
ECHA InfoCard	100.008.054
EC Number	208-859-5
PubChem CID	10992
UNII	R5L7I6O9NW
UN number	1993
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID1060265
InChI InChI=1S/C6H13Cl/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h2-6H2,1H3 Key: MLRVZFYXUZQSRU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCl
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H13Cl
Molar mass	120.62 g·mol−1
Appearance	Liquid
Density	0.88 g/cm3
Melting point	−94.0 °C (−137.2 °F; 179.2 K)
Boiling point	135 °C (275 °F; 408 K)
Solubility in water	sparingly soluble
Hazards
GHS labelling:[1]
Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H226, H412
Precautionary statements	P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P273, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Synthesis

1-Chlorohexane can be obtained by reacting hexyl alcohol with hydrochloric acid or thionyl chloride.

Physical properties

1-Chlorohexane is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor that is very sparingly soluble in water.^[4]

Chemical properties

1-Fluorohexane can be prepared by reacting 1-chlorohexane with potassium fluoride in ethylene glycol.

2-Phenylhexane can be prepared by reacting the compound with benzene and aluminum trichloride.^[5]

See also

• 1-Fluorohexane
• 1-Bromohexane
• 1-Iodohexane