Prasol Chemicals HEXYLENE GLYCOL

Prasol Chemicals HEXYLENE GLYCOL is used in emulsions such as paints and varnishes, hydraulic fluids, oils and emulsions in textile and leather industry.

Chemical Name: 2-methylpentane-2,4-diol

CAS Number: 107-41-5

Grade: Technical Grade

Purity (Assay): 99.0 - 99.0 %

Synonyms: 1,1,3-Trimethyl-1,3-Propanediol, 1,1,3-Trimethyltrimethylenediol, 1,3-Dimethyl-3-Hydroxybutanol, 1,3,3-Trimethyl-1,3-Propanediol, 2-Methyl-2,4-Pentandiol, 2-Methyl-2,4-Pentanediol, 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, 2,4-Dihydroxy-2-Methylpentane, 4-Methyl-2,4-Pentanediol, alpha,alpha,alpha'-Trimethyltrimethylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, MPD

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Base Chemicals Functions
    Trade Name
    Diacetone Glycol, Methylamilene Glycol, 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane,2-methylpentane-2,4-diol
    CAS No.
    107-41-5
    Molecular formula
    C6H14O2
    EC No.
    203-489-0

    Applications & Uses

    Applications

    As an anti-caking additive for cement and siliceous derivatives industry
    In pesticide, perfumery and cosmetic formulations
    As a verstile coupling agent which is a safe replacement for glycol ether

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Clear liquid, free from suspended matter
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight 142.24g/mol
    Purity 99.0 min%GC analysis
    Colour (Pt-Co)max. 10ASTM D1209
    Moisturemax. 0.1%ASTM D1364
    Specific gravity (20°C)0.921- 0.924ASTM D1298
    Acidity as acetic acidmax. 0.005%ASTM D1613
    Refractive index 1.424-1.430ASTM D1218
    Water miscibility miscibleASTM D1722
    Distillation Range195.5-198.5°CASTM D1078

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging

    195 Kg metal drum