1,2-Hexanediol

At a glance

Synthetic aliphatic diol derived from petrochemical feedstocks, used as a humectant, solvent and mild sweet‑fresh note in perfumery, also serving as a fixative and preservative booster.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, petrochemical feedstock
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
6920-22-5
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01