1,2-Hexanediol

CAS Number: 6920-22-5

Molecular Formula: C6H14O2

About 1,2-Hexanediol

1,2-Hexanediol (CAS 6920-22-5) is experiencing significant demand in the US personal care sector as a multifunctional humectant and emollient, where its role as a preservative booster allows formulators to meet clean beauty standards by reducing traditional paraben loads. 1,2-Dihydroxyhexane is increasingly utilized by...

1,2-Hexanediol Specifications

CAS Number

6920-22-5

Molecular Formula

C6H14O2

Molecular Weight

118.17 g/mol

IUPAC Name

hexane-1,2-diol

Canonical SMILES

CCCCC(CO)O

InChI Key

FHKSXSQHXQEMOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

94335

CAS Number

6920-22-5

Molecular Formula

C6H14O2

Molecular Weight

118.17 g/mol

IUPAC Name

hexane-1,2-diol

Canonical SMILES

CCCCC(CO)O

InChI Key

FHKSXSQHXQEMOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

94335

Molecular Weight

118.17 g/mol

Physical appearance

Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid

Cosmetic and Personal Care Ingredient

A multi-functional humectant and emollient used in skincare, hair care, and baby care products to maintain hydration and enhance the sensory profile of emulsions

Preservative Booster and Antimicrobial Agent

An effective antimicrobial agent that inhibits microbial growth and enhances the efficacy of other preservatives to extend the shelf life of hygiene formulations

Industrial and Specialty Solvent

A high-purity solvent and co-solvent used in the manufacturing of inkjet inks, coatings, and adhesives to improve flow properties and stability

Organic Synthesis Intermediate

A versatile chemical raw material utilized in ruthenium-catalyzed reactions for the synthesis of oxazolidin-2-ones, substituted indoles, and quinolines