(R)-(-)-5-Hexen-2-ol

(R)-(-)-5-己烯-2-醇

Also known as: (R)-(-)-5-HEXEN-2-OL, (R)-(-)-2-HYDROXYHEX-5-ENE, (-)-(R)-HEX-1-EN-5-OL, (R)-HEX-5-EN-2-OL, (R)-5-HEXENE-2-OL, (2R)-hex-5-en-2-ol, 5-Hexen-2-ol, (2R)-, (R)-(-)-Hydroxyhex-5-ene, MFCD03427201

(R)-(-)-5-Hexen-2-ol (CAS 17397-29-4) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12O and a molecular weight of 100.15900 g/mol. It is also known as (R)-(-)-5-HEXEN-2-OL, (R)-(-)-2-HYDROXYHEX-5-ENE and (-)-(R)-HEX-1-EN-5-OL. Key properties include a boiling point of 140.1ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.83 g/cm3 and a flash point of 48.6ºC. GHS signal word: Warning. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 17397-29-4
Jingsj CID: J-40204-0
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O
Chinese Name: (R)-(-)-5-己烯-2-醇
Molecular Weight: 100.15900 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	140.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	0.83 g/cm3
Flash Point	48.6ºC

GHS Safety & Compliance

FlammableSignal word: Warning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (R)-(-)-5-Hexen-2-ol?

The CAS number of (R)-(-)-5-Hexen-2-ol is 17397-29-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R)-(-)-5-Hexen-2-ol?

(R)-(-)-5-Hexen-2-ol has molecular formula C6H12O and molecular weight 100.15900 g/mol.

Is (R)-(-)-5-Hexen-2-ol hazardous?

(R)-(-)-5-Hexen-2-ol has GHS signal word Warning.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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