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50797

Hexylene glycol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(±)-2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, MPD

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2C(CH3)2OH
CAS Number:
107-41-5
Molecular Weight:
118.17
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329757635
EC Number:
203-489-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1098298
MDL number:
MFCD00004547

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InChI key

SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

SMILES string

CC(O)CC(C)(C)O

grade

analytical standard

vapor density

4.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.02 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

7.4 %

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

Quality Level

100

refractive index

n20/D 1.427-1.429

bp

197 °C (lit.)

mp

−40 °C (lit.)

density

0.925 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

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pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

signalword

Warning

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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BCBW5573
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D Spoerl et al.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 220(3), 238-242 (2010-02-27)
We report a case of severe contact urticaria with systemic involvement resembling an anaphylactic reaction, following the application of a topical corticosteroid. This was caused by hexylene glycol, an excipient in the formulation. Glycols are widely used in cosmetics, foods
Huan Shu et al.
Genome biology, 15(4), R62-R62 (2014-04-09)
Histone variants establish structural and functional diversity of chromatin by affecting nucleosome stability and histone-protein interactions. H3.3 is an H3 histone variant that is incorporated into chromatin outside of S-phase in various eukaryotes. In animals, H3.3 is associated with active
J Xu et al.
Cell death & disease, 6, e1616-e1616 (2015-01-23)
The selenoprotein thioredoxin reductase 1 (TrxR1) has several key roles in cellular redox systems and reductive pathways. Here we discovered that an evolutionarily conserved and surface-exposed tryptophan residue of the enzyme (Trp114) is excessively reactive to oxidation and exerts regulatory
Yu Zhu et al.
Molecular pharmaceutics, 12(2), 332-341 (2014-08-26)
Polycations are explored as carriers to deliver therapeutic nucleic acids. Polycations are conventionally pharmacological inert with the sole function of delivering therapeutic cargo. This study reports synthesis of a self-immolative polycation (DSS-BEN) based on a polyamine analogue drug N(1),N(11)-bisethylnorspermine (BENSpm).
Umile Gianfranco Spizzirri et al.
Pharmaceutical development and technology, 20(3), 288-296 (2013-12-03)
In this study, pH-responsive hydrogels, synthesized by the coupling reaction of polyacrylic acid and catechin, are proposed as carriers of oxidable drugs toward the GI tract. The presence of polyphenolic moieties in the network gives the polymers properties suitable for

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