Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate

AKA “1-Methylethylene 2-ethylhexanoate, 8D8I9Z0F1Z, EINECS 301-185-3, DUB DOPG, LEXOL PG 800, PG DIOCTANOATE [VANDF], PROPYLENE GLYCOL DI(2-ETHYLHEXANOATE), 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID, 1-METHYL-1, 2-ETHANDIYL ESTER, PG DIOCTANOATE”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Propylene glycol diethylhexanoate

AKA: 1-Methylethylene 2-ethylhexanoate, 8D8I9Z0F1Z, EINECS 301-185-3, DUB DOPG, LEXOL PG 800, PG DIOCTANOATE [VANDF], PROPYLENE GLYCOL DI(2-ETHYLHEXANOATE), 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID, 1-METHYL-1, 2-ETHANDIYL ESTER, PG DIOCTANOATE

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

1-Methylethylene 2-ethylhexanoate

Effective at 1.0%

Formula

C19H36O4

Mol. Weight

328.50

CAS #

93981-97-6

Form

Liquid

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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

Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic ester. Used in contemporary skincare and cosmetics as a silicone alternative, providing emollient and skin-conditioning properties with a smooth, non-greasy feel.