
Benzyl Alcohol
CAS 100-51-6Liquid
- Irritant
Also known as: 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol

Hexylene glycol used as a solvent/emulsion stabilizer in paints, cleaning products and cosmetics.
Hexylene glycol (2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol) is a colorless glycol with a mild odor, used as a solvent in paint and coating formulations and as an emulsion stabilizer in cleaning products and cosmetics. It is also used in the laboratory as a precipitant/cryoprotectant in protein crystallography.
Used in: Paints, Coatings and InksPersonal Care and CosmeticsDetergents and Cleaning Products
| Density | 0.92 g/mL |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 197 °C |
| Flash point | 98.3 °C |
Precautionary statements are given in the SDS, sent on request by email.
Paint and coating solvent · Emulsion stabilizer in cleaning products · Solvent in cosmetic formulations · Precipitant/cryoprotectant for protein crystallography in the laboratory
Store in a cool, well-ventilated place · Keep in a tightly closed container
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