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2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-Pentanediol Monoisobutyrate
AKA “Texanol, RefChem:897547, DTXCID501778475, NX795, Chissocizer CS 12, CS 12”
Ingredient Facts
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate
AKA: Texanol, RefChem:897547, DTXCID501778475, NX795, Chissocizer CS 12, CS 12
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 5
Synthetic
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Clean
A synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives this product its subtle, pleasant scent.
Solubility Solubility in water, g/100ml: 2
Formula
C12H24O3
Mol. Weight
216.32
State
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate is a colorless liquid with a mild characteristic odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG
5
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR