Hexane-1,6-diol

SKU: orb2939871

Description

Hexane-1,6-diol is a diol commonly employed to dissolve liquid-liquid phase separation precipitates. It impairs kinase and phosphatase activity and partially inhibits DNA polymerase.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 629-11-8
• MW: 118.17
• Purity: 98.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂
• SMILES: OCCCCCCO
• Target: Phosphatase,DNA/RNA Synthesis
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (42.31 mM);DMSO:160 mg/mL (1353.98 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  The monoesters and diesters of hexane-1,6-diol act as substrates in in vitro digestion studies of pancreatic lipase, showing two degradation pathways: hydrolysis and transesterification . Hexane-1,6-diol can be lactonized by alcohol dehydrogenases like AaSDR-1 to produce ε-caprolactone, and its conversion process is affected by the buffer solution .
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Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

12374