Butyl Ethyl Propanediol

Butyl Ethyl Propanediol

AKA “2-Butyl-2-ethyl-1, 3-propanediol, 115-84-4, 1, 3-PROPANEDIOL, 2-BUTYL-2-ETHYL-, 3, 3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)heptane, 2-Ethyl-2-butyl-1, 61P3KJ8K4Y, DTXSID8041400, NSC-406603, DTXCID6021400, BUTYL ETHYL PROPANE DIOL (BEPG)”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Butyl ethyl propanediol

AKA: 2-Butyl-2-ethyl-1, 3-propanediol, 115-84-4, 1, 3-PROPANEDIOL, 2-BUTYL-2-ETHYL-, 3, 3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)heptane, 2-Ethyl-2-butyl-1, 61P3KJ8K4Y, DTXSID8041400, NSC-406603, DTXCID6021400, BUTYL ETHYL PROPANE DIOL (BEPG)

Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

1,3-Propanediol, 2 –Butyl-2-Ethyl

Formula

C9H20O2

Mol. Weight

160.25

CAS #

115-84-4

Form

Liquid

State

Other Solid

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Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic humectant and solvent developed in the late 20th century for cosmetic formulations. Designed to improve hydration and product stability in skincare and color cosmetics.