Buteth-3

Buteth-3

AKA “TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER, Butoxytriglycol, Butyltriglycol, Ethanol, 2-(2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol, HSDB 5645, EINECS 205-592-6, UNII-OC116GRO69”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Buteth-3

AKA: TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER, Butoxytriglycol, Butyltriglycol, Ethanol, 2-(2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol, HSDB 5645, EINECS 205-592-6, UNII-OC116GRO69

Synthetic · Solvent | Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Humectant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Humectant

Emollient

Solvent

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle solvent that helps dissolve and blend other ingredients together, ensuring your product has a smooth, consistent texture.

Solubility Very soluble in ethanol, methanol

Formula

C10H22O4

Mol. Weight

206.28

CAS #

143-22-6

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from ethylene oxide and butanol, both petrochemical-based compounds from crude oil refining. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is chemically bonded to butanol in a catalytic reaction.

Function

Solvent | Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Humectant

Benefits

Dissolves Ingredients

Dissolves other ingredients

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier and surfactant derived from petrochemicals, developed in the mid-20th century for use in cosmetic and personal care formulations. No traditional use history.