Decylene Glycol

Decylene Glycol

AKA “1, 2-Decanediol, 1119-86-4, Decane-1, 2-diol, 2-Dihydroxydecane, SYMCLARIOL, S57M60MI88, NSC-28662, SYMCLARIOL 344028, CHEBI:143858”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Decylene glycol

AKA: 1, 2-Decanediol, 1119-86-4, Decane-1, 2-diol, 2-Dihydroxydecane, SYMCLARIOL, S57M60MI88, NSC-28662, SYMCLARIOL 344028, CHEBI:143858

Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Decane-1,2-diol is a glycol that is decane bearing two hydroxy substituents located at positions 1 and 2. It has a role as an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent and a human metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound and a glycol. It derives from a hydride of a decane.

Formula

C10H22O2

Mol. Weight

174.28

CAS #

1119-86-4

Form

Liquid

State

Hygroscopic solid; [Acros Organics MSDS]

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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.

Locks in moisture, Neutralizes free radicals, Quells irritation, Reduces redness, Reduces swelling

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic humectant and preservative booster developed in the late 20th century. Created to replace glycerin in formulations requiring enhanced antimicrobial properties and stability in skincare products.