Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate

AKA “2, 3-Dihydroxypropyl 2-ethylhexanoate, EINECS 266-462-2, 66725-62-0, DTXSID80985306, RefChem:81777, DTXCID501412500, 266-462-2, SCHEMBL1001278, JPWUIQIFCDAWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl ethylhexanoate

AKA: 2, 3-Dihydroxypropyl 2-ethylhexanoate, EINECS 266-462-2, 66725-62-0, DTXSID80985306, RefChem:81777, DTXCID501412500, 266-462-2, SCHEMBL1001278, JPWUIQIFCDAWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient. Also known as 2. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Formula

C11H22O4

Mol. Weight

218.29

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester created mid-20th century as a light emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Designed to provide non-greasy hydration and improve product spreadability.