描述
(±)-1,5-Hexanediol is a food additive
(±)-1,5-Hexanediol belongs to the family of Fatty Alcohols. These are aliphatic alcohols consisting of a chain of 8 to 22 carbon atoms (Do not have to bear a carboxylic acid group)[1]. (Reference: [1] Fatty Alcohols: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatty_alcohol).