Synonyms: 1,2-Dihydroxyhexane, 1,2-Hexylene Glycol, DL-1,2-Hexanediol

Description

1,2-Hexanediol, 99.5% is a high-purity analytical-grade aliphatic diol (CAS 6920-22-5) suitable for laboratory research, chemical synthesis, and analytical chemistry applications. With a guaranteed purity of ≥99.5%, this reagent is identity-confirmed by both Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) testing to verify structural conformity.

Applications described in the scientific literature include use as a chromatographic eluent component in HPLC-ICPMS workflows, a reagent for organic synthesis, and a cosurfactant for studies involving sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) micelle systems. The product is supplied in sealed laboratory packaging and should be stored at room temperature in a dry environment.

Disclaimer: For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

Specifications

Property / Test Item	Specification Value
Product Name	1,2-Hexanediol
SKU / Catalog No.	213691-10
CAS Number	6920-22-5
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Appearance	Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid
Infrared Spectrum (IR)	Conforms to Structure
NMR Structure Test	Conforms to Structure
Linear Formula	CH3(CH2)3CH(OH)CH2OH
Molecular Weight	118.17 g/mol
EC Number	230-029-6
MDL Number	MFCD00010737
Boiling Point	223 - 224 °C (lit.)
Density	0.951 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Storage Conditions	Room temperature, dry, tightly sealed. Store under inert gas. Protect from moisture (Hygroscopic).

Applications & Analytical Workflows

HPLC-ICPMS & Chromatographic Eluents: Reported in the scientific literature as a component of mobile phases and chromatographic eluents used in advanced analytical workflows, including HPLC-ICPMS applications.
Organic Synthesis: Used as an aliphatic diol intermediate in organic synthesis, including reported applications in the ruthenium-catalyzed synthesis of oxazolidin-2-ones.
Micelle & Surface Chemistry: Used as a cosurfactant in physical chemistry research involving SDS micelle modification and surfactant system studies.
Tissue Clearing & Delipidation: Reported in scientific studies as a reagent used in tissue-clearing and brain white-matter delipidation workflows for biological imaging research.
Formulation Research: Investigated in formulation studies as a solvent, penetration enhancer, and antimicrobial diol additive.

Selected References

Lajin et al., Anal Chem 2022 — Ultra-pure alkanediols as effective mobile phase additives in chromatographic and analytical workflows. (PMID: 35666989)
Inoue et al., Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2019 — Advanced brain tissue clearing and delipidation protocols using research-grade diols. (PMID: 31160178)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What makes 1,2-Hexanediol 99.5% suitable for HPLC-ICPMS and analytical work?

Our analytical-grade 1,2-Hexanediol features a purity of ≥99.5% and is identity-confirmed by both IR and NMR spectroscopy. Scientific literature reports its use in chromatographic workflows including HPLC-ICPMS applications, as well as organic synthesis, SDS micelle studies, and tissue-clearing research.

What is the CAS number and molecular weight of 1,2-Hexanediol?

The CAS number is 6920-22-5, the molecular formula is C6H14O2, and the molecular weight is 118.17 g/mol.

How should 1,2-Hexanediol 99.5% Analytical Grade be stored?

Store at room temperature in a cool, dry, tightly closed container. Protect from moisture and store under inert gas when possible.

Is Biofargo's 1,2-Hexanediol 99.5% available and how fast does it ship?

Yes, our 99.5% ultra-pure analytical grade is in stock. Standard orders typically ship within 3–7 business days and are distributed in verified laboratory packaging to support ongoing research and precision biochemistry workflows.

1,2-Hexanediol, 99.5% Analytical Grade (CAS 6920-22-5)