1,2-Hexanediol

Application:

1. Application in ink

Printer is a tool widely used in contemporary society. 1,2-Hexanediol can be used as a raw material for inkjet printing ink in printers and it is widely used. Canon, Seiko Epson, etc. add 1,2-hexanediol to the ink to obtain a more uniform ink with excellent ozone resistance and gloss.

2. Application in cosmetics

1,2-Hexanediol is added to daily necessities and is used as a preservative in contact with the human body. It has the effects of sterilization and moisturizing, and at the same time does not have a negative effect on human health. Many patents or articles mention that 1,2-hexanediol, etc., in combination with other substances with antimicrobial effects, can play an antimicrobial effect.

3. Application in the pharmaceutical industry

1,2-Hexanediol is mainly used as a chemical raw material in the pharmaceutical industry, which provides a basis for the development and utilization of downstream products.

4. Other applications

1,2-Hexanediol can be used in advanced coatings, advanced glues, adhesives, etc. It is also an intermediate in organic synthesis, and can be used to manufacture downstream products such as 1,2-adipic acid and amino alcohol.