Chemical Properties
Clear colourless liquid
Uses
1,6-Dichlorohexane is used in organic synthesis, it is an important chemical raw material.
General Description
Colorless liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
1,6-Dichlorohexane is incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides. Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as hydrogen chloride and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire [USCG, 1999].
Health Hazard
Exposure can cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as hydrogen chloride and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable