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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/1,2-hexanediol
C6H14O2
118.17 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

1,2-Hexanediol

CAS6920-22-5EC230-029-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Alcohol
Primary Use
Cosmetic and personal care ingredient

1,2-Hexanediol is a diol compound commonly used as a multifunctional ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products. It serves as a humectant and preservative booster in formulations for skincare and haircare.

Cosmetic and personal care ingredientHumectant and preservative booster in formulationsIngredient in pharmaceuticals, inks, toners, and fragrances

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 1,2-Hexanediol (CAS 6920-22-5) is 2905.39.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2905.39

EU CN code (8-digit)

2905 39 95

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

hexane-1,2-diol

InChIKey

FHKSXSQHXQEMOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCC(CO)O

Synonyms (10)
  • (2R)-1,2-Hexanediol
  • 1,2-Dihydroxyhexane
  • 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DL
  • 1,2-Hexanediol
  • 1,2-Hexylene Glycol
  • 5,6-Dihydroxyhexane
  • DL-1,2-Hexanediol
  • dl-hexane-1,2-diol
  • hexane-1,2-diol

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