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2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol

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Synonym(s):

2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, Hexylene glycol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
118.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
203-489-0
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.07 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

425 °C (DIN 51794)

potency

3692 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
8000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1-9.9 % (v/v)

mp

-40 °C

transition temp

flash point 93 °C (DIN 51758)

density

0.92 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C6H14O2/c1-5(7)4-6(2,3)8/h5,7-8H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key

SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Pickering Emulsion Enhancement: A study explored the application of 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol in the formation of Pickering emulsions, showing how it enhances antioxidant and anti-aging activities when combined with basil extract, emphasizing its role in innovative cosmetic formulations (Rosdianto et al., 2023).

  • Improving Cement Hydration: The modification of alkali-activated slag by organic additives, including 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol was investigated, correlating the hydration process to the evolution of material properties, which has implications for construction materials technology (Bilek et al., 2023).

  • Impact on Skin Penetration: An investigation into the impact of 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol on stratum corneum lipids revealed its influence on the skin penetration of triamcinolone acetonide, underlining its importance in pharmaceutical formulations and dermal delivery systems (Sigg and Daniels, 2021).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.921 - 0.923
Identity (IR): passes test

pictograms

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Warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

201.2 °F

flash_point_c

94 °C


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