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2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol , 99% , 107-41-5

Synonym(s):
Hexylene glycol;MPD;2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol;Diphosphomevalonate decarboxylase;Mevalonate (diphospho)decarboxylase

CAS NO.:107-41-5

Empirical Formula: C6H14O2

Molecular Weight: 118.17

MDL number: MFCD00004547

EINECS: 203-489-0

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -40 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 197 °C (lit.)
Density  0.925 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  4.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure  0.02 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.427(lit.)
Flash point: 201 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
pka 15.10±0.29(Predicted)
form  Slightly Viscous Liquid
color  Clear
Odor Ammonia-like.
PH 6-8 (25℃, 1M in H2O)
explosive limit 1-9.9%(V)
Water Solubility  soluble
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.01
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.01
Merck  14,4710
BRN  1098298
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 25 ppm; STEL 50 ppm(10 mg/m3)
NIOSH: Ceiling 25 ppm(125 mg/m3)
Dielectric constant 24.399999999999999
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong reducing agents.
InChIKey SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 0 at 20℃

Description and Uses

Hexylene glycol is a colorless liquid with amild, sweet odor. The odor threshold is 50 ppm. Molecularweight= 1 18.20; Specific gravity (H20:1) = 0.92; Boilingpoint = 197.8℃; FreezingMelting point= - 50℃ (sets toglass); Vapor pressure = 0.05 mmHg at 20℃;Flashpoint = 98.3℃; Autoignition temperature = 260℃; 306℃.Explosive limits: LEL= 1.3%; UEL= 7.4%.. HazardIdentification (basedon NFPA-704 M Rating System):Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0. Soluble in water.

hexylene glycol could be considered a solubilizer.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07,GHS08
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319-H361d
Precautionary statements  P202-P264-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/38
Safety Statements  26-36
OEL Ceiling: 25 ppm (125 mg/m3)
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  SA0810000
3-23
Autoignition Temperature 425 °C DIN 51794
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29053910
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 4.70 g/kg (Smyth, Carpenter)

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