Hexan-1-ol

Viscosity

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

viscosity

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2009-09-18

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: Test procedure in accordance with national standard methods (ASTM) without GLP.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: ASTM D445

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

no

Type of method:

capillary viscometer (static)

Temp.:

40°C

Parameter:

kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)

Value:

3.64

Measurement (repeat determination)

Measurement Temperature: 40°C / 40°C

Viscometer Constant: 0.003003 / 0.002997

Measured Flow Time: 1214.1 seconds / 1212.1 seconds

Kinematic Viscosity: 3.646 centistokes / 3.633 centistokes

Mean Kinematic Viscosity: 3.640 centistokes

Executive summary:

Hexan-1-ol was determined according ASTM D 445. The viscosity was determined to be 3.64mm²/s at 40 °C.

Description of key information

The kinematic viscosity of hexan-1-ol is  3.64 cSt (3.64 mm2/s) at 40°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:

3.64 mm²/s (static)

at the temperature of:

40 °C

Additional information

The kinematic viscosity of 3.64 mm²/s at 40°C was determined for hexan-1-ol with the use of a capillary method in accordance with ASTM D445. The result is considered to be reliable.

Discussion of trends in the Category of C6-24 linear and essentially-linear aliphatic alcohols:

As chain length increases, kinematic viscosity increases. This is because molecular weight is higher and intermolecular forces in the substance are all higher.