- Production:
- Hexylene glycol can be produced by the oxidation of hexylene alcohol.
- Applications:
- Chemical Industry: Hexylene glycol is used in the chemical industry as a solvent, reagent, and plasticizer.
- Paints and Coatings: It is used as a solvent in the paint and coating industry
Properties of Hexylene Glycol
- Chemical Formula: C6H14O2
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 118.17 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Odorless or has a mild chemical scent
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water
- Hazard Symbols: Non-flammable, but contact with skin and eyes may be harmful