- IUPAC name
- hexane-1,2,6-triol
- Molecular formula
- C6H14O3
- Molecular weight
- 134.17 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 134.094294304 Da
- XLogP3
- -0.7
- Topological polar surface area
- 60.7 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 3
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
1,2,6-TrihydroxyhexaneW45XXM0XWENSC-404957RefChem:71584203-424-6Hexanetriol-1,2,61,6-HexanetriolNSC 404957
16 more reported names
Hexane-1,6-triolWLN: Q4YQ & 1Q4-01-00-02784 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)1,2,6-Trihydroxyhexane, >=95%H1069EINECS 203-424-6UNII-W45XXM0XWEBRN 1304479AI3-14311Hexanetriol-1,61,2,6-hexantriol1,2,6-Hexanetrio1,6-TrihydroxyhexaneFT-0606267Hexanetriol-(1,2,6)1,2,6-Hexanetriol, 96%
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:179443
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL3184716
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID0041224
- PubMed:22004354
- PubMed:21438054
- PubMed:21159331
- PubMed:20481725
- PubMed:18703844
- PubMed:16942847
- PubMed:15296184
- PubMed:12611524
- PubMed:12429457
Evidence from additional scientific databases
EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Exact identifier matchCHEBI:179443
1,2,6-Hexanetriol
- Formula
- C6H14O3
- Average mass
- 134.175 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 134.09429 Da
- Formal charge
- 0
- aliphatic alcohol — is a (CHEBI:2571)
- aliphatic alcohol — is a (CHEBI:2571)
Additional curated names
hexane-1,2,6-triol
Cross-references from this source
Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match7823
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Physical Description: Clear, light yellow, viscous liquid; [Aldrich MSDS] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Vapor Pressure: 0.0000791 [mmHg] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 88.9% (8 of 9) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (11.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (11.1%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (11.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 9 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 8 of 9 reports by companies.; There is 1 notification provided by 1 of 9 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Sources/Uses: Used as a solvent and an intermediate for alkyd and polyester resins; [Hawley] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.
Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| EMBL-EBI ChEBI | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.