Hexylene glycol
Hexylene glycol is a low molecular weight surfactant with antimicrobial properties. Hexylene glycol is widely used in industrial chemicals and cosmetics[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
107-41-5
Product Name Alternative
2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol; MPD
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H303, H315, H319, H361
Target
Bacterial; Biochemical Assay Reagents
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Others
Field of Research
Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Hexylene-glycol.html
Purity
99.17
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL|H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CC(O)(C)CC(O)C
Molecular Formula
C6H14O2
Molecular Weight
118.18
Precautions
H303, H315, H319, H361
References & Citations
[1]Kinnunen T, et al. Antibacterial and antifungal properties of propylene glycol, hexylene glycol, and 1, 3-butylene glycol in vitro[J]. Acta dermato-venereologica, 1991, 71 (2) : 148-150.|[2]Kinnunen T, et al. Skin reactions to hexylene glycol[J]. Contact Dermatitis, 1989, 21 (3) : 154-158.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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