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2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, Hexylene glycol
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Product Name
2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, for synthesis
SMILES string
OC(CC(O)C)(C)C
InChI
1S/C6H14O2/c1-5(7)4-6(2,3)8/h5,7-8H,4H2,1-3H3
InChI key
SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
vapor pressure
0.07 hPa ( 20 °C)
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
Quality Level
Analysis Note
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.921 - 0.923
Identity (IR): passes test
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).
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Warning
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Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
201.2 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
94 °C - closed cup
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