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Hexanediol

  • Benchmark: Benchmark 3
  • Assessed: 2024-02-21
  • Expires: 2029-02-21

Key Functions: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Solvents & Cleaning

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)

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