8.20819

2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, Hexylene glycol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₄O₂
• CAS Number: 107-41-5
• Molecular Weight: 118.17
• MDL number: MFCD00004547
• UNSPSC Code: 12352104
• EC Index Number: 203-489-0
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 0.07 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 425 °C (DIN 51794)
• potency: 3692 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat); 8000 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rabbit)
• expl. lim.: 1-9.9 % (v/v)
• mp: -40 °C
• transition temp: flash point 93 °C (DIN 51758)
• density: 0.92 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C6H14O2/c1-5(7)4-6(2,3)8/h5,7-8H,4H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Pickering Emulsion Enhancement: A study explored the application of 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol in the formation of Pickering emulsions, showing how it enhances antioxidant and anti-aging activities when combined with basil extract, emphasizing its role in innovative cosmetic formulations (Rosdianto et al., 2023).


• Improving Cement Hydration: The modification of alkali-activated slag by organic additives, including 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol was investigated, correlating the hydration process to the evolution of material properties, which has implications for construction materials technology (Bilek et al., 2023).


• Impact on Skin Penetration: An investigation into the impact of 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol on stratum corneum lipids revealed its influence on the skin penetration of triamcinolone acetonide, underlining its importance in pharmaceutical formulations and dermal delivery systems (Sigg and Daniels, 2021).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.921 - 0.923
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H361d
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 201.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 94 °C - closed cup