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Hexylene glycol
SpectraBase Compound ID 6d6yKbzi886
InChI InChI=1S/C6H14O2/c1-5(7)4-6(2,3)8/h5,7-8H,4H2,1-3H3
InChIKey SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 118.18 g/mol
Molecular Formula C6H14O2
Exact Mass 118.09938 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID 1jpixgCZ0MY
Name 2-METHYL-2,4-PENTANEDIOL
Source of Sample Union Carbide Corporation, New York, New York
Boiling Point 195-196C
CAS Registry Number 107-41-5
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Density (17/4C) 0.9254
Flash Point 93C
Formula C6H14O2
InChI InChI=1S/C6H14O2/c1-5(7)4-6(2,3)8/h5,7-8H,4H2,1-3H3
InChIKey SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -40C
Molecular Weight 118.176003
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.4250
RTECS Number SA0810000
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= IRRITANT; HYGROSCOPIC
Synonyms 2,4-DIHYDROXY-2-METHYLPENTANE 2,4-PENTANEDIOL, 2-METHYL-, alpha,alpha,alpha'-TRIMETHYLTRIMETHYLENE GLYCOL HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT
Use USED IN COSMETICS AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID: USED AS COUPLING AGENT TO CASTOR OIL; USED IN PRINTING INKS AND IN TEXTILE PROCESSING; REAGENT FOR DISTINGUISHING ALDEHYDES
Web Link http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0328.html