1,2-pentanediol

Organic chemicals and Derivatives

Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight: 104.15
Appearance Property: Colorless transparent liquid, soluble in organic solvents such as alcohol, ether and ethyl acetate.
Flash point: 104℃
● Product profile
1,2-pentanol is an important intermediate of propiconazole.
Excellent performance of moisturizing agents, while having antiseptic effect, can be formulated without preservatives products, reduce preservatives caused by allergies;
Can improve the water resistance of sunscreen product formulations;
Dissolve insoluble active ingredients. Used in skin cream, eye cream, skin lotion, baby care products, sunscreen products and other skin care products.
1,2-pentanol is a natural source of humectant with antiseptic properties:
1)Good skin moisturizing effect;
2)Excellent broad-spectrum antibacterial activity; its ingredients are not registered as preservatives, and can be claimed to be preservative-free when used alone, reducing irritation and allergy caused by preservatives;
3)It has good synergistic effect with common preservatives, can be used as preservative additive, reduce the dosage of traditional preservatives, strengthen the preservative effect of products, reduce product irritation;
4)Good solvent for active ingredients;
5)Can improve the water resistance of sunscreen product formulations;
6)High purity, low odor, high safety, especially suitable for sensitive and delicate skin.
Risk terms: 36/38
Safety terminology: 24/25
WGK Germany: 1RTECS: SA0455000