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Pentylene glycol

  • Benchmark: Benchmark 2
  • Assessed: 2024-03-17
  • Expires: 2029-03-17

Key Functions: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Solvents & Cleaning

Pentylene glycol is a short chain 1,2-glycol. It is produced via catalytic oxidation of the corresponding alkene oxide or reduction of the corresponding 2-hydroxy acid (CIR 2012).

Chemical Synonyms 1,2-Pentanediol; Pentane-1,2-diol; 1,2-Dihydroxypentane (PubChem 2024)

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