Description

Hexane-2,3-Diol is a high-purity, versatile diol compound with significant utility as a building block and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure provides valuable properties as a solvent, humectant, and intermediate, making it essential for formulations requiring precise control over physical characteristics and reactivity. This product is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries for developing high-performance products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a humectant, solvent, and viscosity modifier in skin creams, lotions, and other personal care products.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polyesters, polyurethanes, and alkyd resins.
• Industrial Solvent & Carrier: Employed as a medium-polarity solvent for coatings, inks, and adhesive formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile reagent for organic synthesis, including protection/deprotection chemistry and as a precursor to other derivatives.
• Food & Flavor Industry: Potential use as a solvent or carrier in the extraction and production of food-grade flavors and fragrances (subject to specific grade and regulatory approval).

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexane-2,3-Diol
CAS No.	617-30-1
Molecular Formula	C6H14O2
Molecular Weight	118.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Hexanediol; 2,3-Dihydroxyhexane; (±)-2,3-Hexanediol; Hexylene Glycol (Note: often refers to 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol); DL-2,3-Hexanediol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-butylpropane; Butylethylene glycol
EINECS	210-516-5

Quality Control

Our Hexane-2,3-Diol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP for pharmaceutical intermediates and other high-purity applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.