Isohexyl alcohol

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

4-methyl-1-pentanol; CAS number: 626-89-1

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Isohexyl alcohol is an organic, colourless alcohol with the molecular formula C6H14O and is soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether. The alcohol is used in cosmetic formulations in esterification with various fatty acids.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer