1-Hexanol
1-Hexanol, a primary alcohol, is a surfactant that can be employed in industrial processes to enhance interfacial properties[1]. 1-Hexanol uncouples mitochondrial respiration by a non-protonophoric mechanism[2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
111-27-3
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H226, H302+H312, H319, H402
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents; Mitochondrial Metabolism
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/1-hexanol.html
Purity
99.35
Solubility
Ethanol : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OCCCCCC
Molecular Formula
C6H14O
Molecular Weight
102.18
Precautions
H226, H302+H312, H319, H402
References & Citations
[1]Cuong V Nguyen, et al. Surface potential of 1-hexanol solution: comparison with methyl isobutyl carbinol. J Phys Chem B. 2013 Jun 27;117 (25) :7615-20.|[2]M Canton, et al. The nature of uncoupling by n-hexane, 1-hexanethiol and 1-hexanol in rat liver mitochondria. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1996 May 20;1274 (1-2) :39-47.|[3]Komatsu H, et al., Modulation of actomyosin motor function by 1-hexanol. J Muscle Res Cell Motil. 2004;25 (1) :77-85
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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