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1,2-Hexanediol, 97%

Catalog No. AAL0686418
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CAS: 6920-22-5 | C6H14O2 | 118.18 g/mol

1,2-Hexanediol is widely used in various cosmetic applications such as hair conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants. It is involved in the modification of sodium dodecyl sulfate micelles, which is used for amino acid separation by micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC) method. It is a moisturizing agent and plays a vital role in baby care products, bath products, eye makeup, cleansing products and skin care products. It is also used as an additive in liquid cleaning compositions.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1,2-Hexanediol is widely used in various cosmetic applications such as hair conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants. It is involved in the modification of sodium dodecyl sulfate micelles, which is used for amino acid separation by micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC) method. It is a moisturizing agent and plays a vital role in baby care products, bath products, eye makeup, cleansing products and skin care products. It is also used as an additive in liquid cleaning compositions.

Solubility
Miscible with water, lower aliphatic hydrocarbons and fatty acids.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 6920-22-5
Molecular Formula C6H14O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 118.18
MDL Number MFCD00010737
InChI Key FHKSXSQHXQEMOK-LURJTMIESA-N
Synonym 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-dihydroxyhexane, dl-1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-hexane diol, dl-hexane-1,2-diol, 5,6-dihydroxyhexane, 1,2-hexylene glycol, acmc-209o6j, 2,2,6,6-tetrakis hydroxymet cyclohexanol
PubChem CID 94335
IUPAC Name hexane-1,2-diol
SMILES CCCC[C@H](O)CO

Specifications

Density 0.951
Boiling Point 223°C to 224°C
Flash Point 122°C (251°F)
Refractive Index 1.442
Quantity 50 g
Beilstein 1719244
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Solubility Information Miscible with water,lower aliphatic hydrocarbons and fatty acids.
Formula Weight 118.18
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 1,2-Hexanediol
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Hazard Category H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber 230-029-6
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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