CAS 107-41-5|C₆H₁₄O₂

Hexylene Glycol

High-boiling diol coalescing agent — ideal for waterborne coatings, fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, and metalworking fluid formulations.

Flash Point

87 °C (189 °F)

Boiling Point

197 °C

DOT Status

Not regulated

Packaging

Drum / Tote / Bulk

Physical Properties

Molecular FormulaC₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight118.17 g/mol
CAS Number107-41-5
Boiling Point197.1 °C (386.8 °F)
Melting Point−50 °C (−58 °F)
Flash Point87 °C (189 °F) — Combustible
Density0.922 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure0.04 kPa at 20 °C
Solubility in WaterMiscible in all proportions
Viscosity36 mPa·s at 20 °C
Refractive Index1.4276 at 20 °C
Auto-ignition Temp.306 °C (583 °F)
HOCCH₃CH₃CH₂CHOHCH₃C₆H₁₄O₂ | MW 118.17 g/mol

Grades & Packaging

IndustrialTechnical Grade (99%)
55-gal Drums275-gal TotesBulk Tanker

Industrial Applications

Coatings & Coalescing Agents

High-boiling coalescing agent in waterborne coatings. Improves film formation at low temperatures without contributing to VOC in many jurisdictions.

Hydraulic Fluids

Component in water-glycol hydraulic fluids for fire-resistant applications in steel mills, die casting, and mining equipment.

Metalworking Fluids

Coupling agent and humectant in water-based metalworking fluids. Improves lubricity and reduces foaming.

Personal Care

Humectant and solvent in cosmetics, skin care, and hair care formulations. Improves spreadability and moisture retention.

Printing Inks

High-boiling solvent in water-based and UV-curable inks. Controls evaporation rate and improves ink flow.

Chemical Synthesis

Intermediate in synthesis of specialty esters, lubricant additives, and chelating agents.

Safety & Regulatory

NFPA Health1 — Slight hazard
NFPA Flammability2 — Moderate hazard
NFPA Reactivity0 — Stable
OSHA PEL (TWA)25 ppm (ceiling)
ACGIH TLV (TWA)25 ppm
DOT Hazard ClassNot regulated
Aquatic ToxicityLow — not classified as aquatic hazard

SDS and certificate of analysis available upon request.

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