hexaethylene glycol

Description

hexaethylene glycol · CAS 2615-15-8 · C12H26O7.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	2615-15-8
PubChem CID	17472
Molecular formula	C12H26O7
IUPAC name	2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	282.33
XLogP3	-1.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	7
Rotatable Bond Count	16
Exact Mass	282.16785316
Monoisotopic Mass	282.16785316
Topological Polar Surface Area	86.6
Heavy Atom Count	19
Formal Charge	0

Physical description & handling notes

• 158.09 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: TW; Method: calibrated with polyalanine and drug standards]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS POLYOXYETHYLENE (MW 300) CIR / INCI: Solvent; Humectant
GHS notification summary	79.2% (141 / 178)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	79.2% (141 / 178)
Reported hazard statements	H319 (20.8%)

Documented Uses

• EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Processing Aids and Additives
• Safer Chemical Classes -> Green half-circle - The chemical is expected to be of low concern
• Cosmetics -> Solvent; Humectant
• Information on 36 consumer products that contain PEG-6 in the following categories is provided:

Synonyms

HEXAETHYLENE GLYCOL; 2615-15-8; 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptadecane-1,17-diol; Hexagol; Hexaoxyethylene glycol; 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol; DTXSID2058629; CHEBI:49793; 2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol; RefChem:922913; DTXCID0032316; 220-045-1; Hexaethyleneglycol; HO-PEG6-OH; MFCD00002877; NSC 201209

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of hexaethylene glycol?

CAS 2615-15-8; molecular formula C12H26O7; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is hexaethylene glycol known by?

HEXAETHYLENE GLYCOL, 2615-15-8, 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptadecane-1,17-diol, Hexagol, Hexaoxyethylene glycol, 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol.

What is the regulatory status of hexaethylene glycol?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS; POLYOXYETHYLENE (MW 300); CIR / INCI: Solvent; Humectant.

Is hexaethylene glycol classified as hazardous?

79.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (141 of 178).

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