Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
physical_description
Yellow hygroscopic liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Health Hazard
Corrosive
- H304 (46.8%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]
- H318 (37.2%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 5343-92-0 |
| IUPAC Name | pentane-1,2-diol |
| InChI Key | WCVRQHFDJLLWFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 93000 |
| INCI Name | PENTYLENE GLYCOL |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Pentylene Glycol (CAS 5343-92-0) is a diol compound from the glycols and glycol ethers family that provides humectancy and solvency properties in formulated products. This chemical serves as both a moisture-retaining agent and solvent system component in beauty and personal care applications. The molecular formula C5H12O2 pentane-1,2-diol offers dual functionality for formulators requiring controlled hydration and dissolution characteristics.