Ethyl Hexanediol
AKA “3-HEXANEDIOL, Ethohexadiol, 3-Hexanediol, Repellent 612, Rutgers 612, Carbide 6-12, 6-12 insect repellent, 3-hexylene glycol”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Ethyl hexanediol
AKA: 3-HEXANEDIOL, Ethohexadiol, 3-Hexanediol, Repellent 612, Rutgers 612, Carbide 6-12, 6-12 insect repellent, 3-hexylene glycol
Synthetic · Solvent | Humectant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight solvent that helps dissolve and blend other ingredients evenly throughout the formula, ensuring smooth application and consistent product performance.
Solubility SOL IN WATER 0.6% WT/WT; SOLUBILITY OF WATER IN ETHOHEXADIOL 10.8% WT/WT; SOL IN ETHANOL, ISOPROPANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CASTOR OIL
Formula
C8H18O2
Mol. Weight
146.23
CAS #
94-96-2
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Synthesized from petroleum-derived hydrocarbons or produced through chemical synthesis of branched alcohols and diols. Manufactured through hydrogenation and esterification processes to create the final glycol compound.
Function
Solvent | Humectant | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Solvent
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
A synthetic humectant and emollient developed mid-20th century. Introduced to cosmetics as a skin conditioning agent that absorbs easily while providing hydration and solvent properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR