Hexylene Glycol (HG)
Industrial Applications
Hexylene Glycol (HG), also known as 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, is an organic compound widely used across industrial and pharmaceutical applications. It is manufactured industrially by the hydrogenation of diacetone alcohol. In industrial formulations, Hexylene Glycol functions as an effective solvent, emulsifier, and stabilizer. Its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances makes it valuable in coatings, inks, adhesives, and chemical processing applications. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, Hexylene Glycol is used as a solvent for dissolving active pharmaceutical ingredients and as a humectant in creams, ointments, and gels. It also contributes to formulation stability by acting as an emulsifier and stabilizer.
Physical Properties
Hexylene Glycol (HG) is a clear, colorless, and viscous liquid. It is a chiral diol with organic chemical properties that support its use in both industrial and pharmaceutical formulations. The compound is stable under normal conditions and has good solvency characteristics. Its viscosity and compatibility with other formulation components allow it to function effectively as a humectant, emulsifier, and stabilizer in liquid and semi-solid products.
Grade
- Industrial
- USD-NF
- CDMF
- DMF
- Solvent
Other Names
- Diolane
- 1,1,3-Trimethyltrimethylenediol
- 2,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylpentane
- 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol
- Hexane-1,2-diol
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- MPD
- HG
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