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CAS #: 107-41-5

Hexylene Glycol (HG)

Manufacturing

Hexylene Glycol, as known as 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, is an organic compound, is a colorless liquid, and is a chiral diol. It is manufactured industrially from diacetone alcohol by hydrogenation.

Pharmaceuticals

Hexylene Glycol is an organic compound that is a clear, colorless, and viscous liquid. Hexylene Glycol is used as a solvent to dissolve active pharmaceutical ingredients and acts as a humectant in creams, ointments, and gels. It also acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer.

Grade

  • Industrial
  • USD-NF
  • CDMF
  • DMF
  • Solvent

Other Names

  • Diolane
  • 1,1,3-Trimethyltrimethylenediol
  • 2,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylpentane
  • 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol
  • Hexane-1,2-diol

Form

  • Liquid

Abbreviations

  • MPD
  • HG

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Tags: Body Creams , Cleansers , Coatings , Cosmetics , Cryoprotectants , Emulsifier , Emulsifiers , Excipients , Glycol , Glycol Ether , Hair Care , Humectants , Hydraulic Fluids , Lotions , Medication , Medicinal , Medicine , Ointments , Personal Care , Pharmaceuticals , Precipitants , Preservatives , Skin Care , Soaps , Solvents , Stabilizers , Surfactants
Category: Beauty & Personal Care , DMF , Glycol and Glycol Ethers , Pharmaceutical Excipients , Solvents
Type: Glycols & Glycol Ethers / Excipients