Hexylene Glycol - HG

Hexylene glycol (HG) is a colorless liquid produced industrially from diacetone alcohol by hydrogenation. It is miscible with water, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids.

Product Details

Formula:

C6H14O2

CAS Number:

107-41-5

Also Known As:

2-furanmethanol; 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol; 1,1,3-Trimethyltrimethylenediol; 2,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylpentane

Structure:

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applications:

Hexylene glycol has many uses including hydraulic brake fluids, printing inks, a coupling agent for textiles, fuels and lubricants, emulsifying agent, cosmetics, and cleaners.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

197.5

Density, g/cm3

0.921-0.923

Flash Point, °C

97

Melting point, °C

-50

Molecular weight, g/mol

118.18

Odor

Mild sweet odor

Purity, %

≥99.8

Refractive index, n20/D

1.4276

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