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InventoryRef 3382315/10/2010

ETHYL HEXANEDIOL

2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol

ETHYL HEXANEDIOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 94-96-2

CAS 94-96-2PubChem CID 7211

2-Ethyl-1,3-Hexanediol

2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is an aliphatic alcohol. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: 2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol

Molecular formula: C8H18O2
Molecular weight: 146.23 g/mol
Exact mass: 146.130679813 Da
XLogP3: 1.3
Topological polar surface area: 40.5 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Ethohexadiol1,3-Hexanediol, 2-ethyl-Repellent 612Rutgers 612Carbide 6-126-12 insect repellent2-Ethyl-1,3-hexylene glycol2-Ethyl-3-propyl-1,3-propanediol

16 more reported names

3-Hydroxymethyl-n-heptan-4-olENT 375Latka 612NSC-3881M9JGK7U88VEPA Pesticide Chemical Code 041001NSC3881RefChem:138417Ethyl hexanediolOctylene glycoletohexadiol6-12-Insect repellentDiol-Kyowa 82-Ethyl-1,3-hexandiolNSC 3881Ethyl hexylene glycol

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:34273
ChEMBL:CHEMBL1451179
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4025292
PubMed:29445768
PubMed:22419765
PubMed:22138618
PubMed:19551736
PubMed:19167513
PubMed:16250460
PubMed:15856531
PubMed:11064379

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ETHYL HEXANEDIOL

INCI name

ETHYL HEXANEDIOL

INN name

ethohexadiol

Description

2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 33823
Imported identity: ETHYL HEXANEDIOL
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ETHYL HEXANEDIOL

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Key data

CAS

94-96-2

202-377-9

Restriction

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Function

SOLVENT: Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#10069 · ETHYL HEXANEDIOL

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Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ETHYL HEXANEDIOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ETHYL HEXANEDIOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ETHYL HEXANEDIOL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ETHYL HEXANEDIOL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ETHYL HEXANEDIOL carries the following function designation(s):

SOLVENT

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Source note for ETHYL HEXANEDIOL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ETHYL HEXANEDIOL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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