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1,2-Hexanediol, 97%
Description
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.
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.

Specifications
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% |
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Safety and Handling
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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