1,10-Decanediol

1,10-Decanediol

AKA “Decamethylene glycol, Decamethylenediol, 10-Dihydroxydecane, 10-Decamethylenediol, alpha, omega-Decanediol, NSC-17165, SPEZIOL C 10/2”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

1,10-Decanediol

AKA: Decamethylene glycol, Decamethylenediol, 10-Dihydroxydecane, 10-Decamethylenediol, Alpha, Omega-Decanediol, NSC-17165, SPEZIOL C 10/2

Synthetic · Solvent | Humectant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Humectant

Solvent

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight solvent that helps blend and dissolve other ingredients in the formula, ensuring smooth application and even coverage on skin.

Formula

C10H22O2

Mol. Weight

174.28

CAS #

112-47-0

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from petrochemical sources or long-chain fatty alcohols within the aliphatic diol chemical family. Synthesized through catalytic hydrogenation and oxidation of decane or decene hydrocarbons.

Function

Solvent | Humectant | Skin Conditioning

Benefits

Solvent

Strengthens Barrier

Antioxidant

Moisturizing

Dissolves other ingredients

Traditional Use

A synthetic humectant and preservative booster developed in the 20th century for cosmetic formulations. Created to provide enhanced hydration and preservation benefits beyond what traditional plant-based moisturizers could offer.