Cas No.: 6920-22-5 1,2-Hexanediol

Product Overview

1,2-Hexanediol，CAS NO.: 6920-22-5 is a multifunctional diol compound. It appears as a colorless transparent liquid at room temperature, with a slightly mild sweet fragrance, good water solubility, and wide industrial application value. In recent years, it has been favored in the cosmetics and personal care industry as a mild preservative and moisturizer.

Main application fields

1. Cosmetics and personal care products (core applications)

Multifunctional additive: combines moisturizing, antibacterial, solvent, and skin-conditioning properties

Mild preservative: Possesses broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, can disrupt microbial cell membranes, and inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Additive-free system: As a key component of the 'no traditional preservatives' formula, suitable for products for sensitive skin

Synergistic enhancement: When combined with polyols and organic acid preservatives, it significantly improves preservative efficacy.

Wide application: used in face creams, lotions, serums, sunscreens, shampoos, body washes, etc.

Safe and gentle: low skin irritation, approved for use worldwide

2. Medical and Pharmaceutical Field

Pharmaceutical synthesis intermediates and excipients

Solvents and stabilizers for injections and topical preparations

3. Industrial Applications

Organic synthesis intermediate

Special resins, polymer plasticizers, and modifiers

Industrial cleaning agents and lubricant formulation components

Product Advantages

High Purity: Content ≥99%, low impurities, stable quality

Multifunctional: Combines anti-corrosion, moisturizing, and solvent effects, simplifying formulations

 Gentle and Safe: Suitable for sensitive skin and 'additive-free' concept products

 Regulatory Compliance: Compliant with China's "Cosmetic Safety Technical Standards" and EU CosIng regulations

 Good Compatibility: Compatible with various surfactants, thickeners, and active ingredients

Stable Supply: Large-scale production, sufficient stock, short delivery times