(S)-hexylene glycol
2,4-pentanediol, 2-methyl-, (4S)-
Identification
| Name | (S)-hexylene glycol |
| IUPAC | (4S)-2-methylpentane-2,4-diol |
| CAS Number | 99113-75-4 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H14 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.17598000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD11226639 |
| Nikkaji Number | J766.306D |
| Beilstein | 1098298 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 197.00 to 198.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.096000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 201.00 °F. TCC ( 93.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.025 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | information only not used for fragrances or flavors |
| Recommendation for (S)-hexylene glycol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for (S)-hexylene glycol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(S)-(+)-2-
methyl-2,4-pentandiol
(S)-(+)-2-
methyl-2,4-pentane diol
(4S)-2-
methylpentane-2,4-diol
2,4-
pentanediol, 2-methyl-, (4S)-
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