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Hexanediol
- Benchmark: Benchmark 3
- Assessed: 2024-02-21
- Expires: 2029-02-21
Used primarily in Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, and Solvents & Cleaning applications, Hexanediol is specifically used in conditioning agent, humectant, personal care products, solvent, and viscosity controlling agent.
1,2-Hexanediol is a short chain 1,2-glycol. It is synthesized via catalytic oxidation of the corresponding alkene oxide or reduction of the corresponding 2-hydroxy acid (CIR 2012).
Chemical Synonyms DL-1,2-Hexanediol; 1,2-Dihydroxyhexane; 5,6-Dihydroxyhexane; dl-hexane-1,2-diol; 1,2- Hexylene Glycol (PubChem 2024)
Key Functions: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Solvents & Cleaning