Propylene Glycol Heptanoate

AKA “2-Hydroxypropyl heptanoate, 7249-54-9, UNII-25DEK56Z7Z, 25DEK56Z7Z, EINECS 230-658-6, NSC-57401, CAPMUL 907P, PROPYLENE GLYCOL 1-HEPTANOATE, NSC 57401”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Propylene glycol heptanoate

AKA: 2-Hydroxypropyl heptanoate, 7249-54-9, UNII-25DEK56Z7Z, 25DEK56Z7Z, EINECS 230-658-6, NSC-57401, CAPMUL 907P, PROPYLENE GLYCOL 1-HEPTANOATE, NSC 57401

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Ester of propylene glycol and heptanoic acid

Effective at 1.0%

Formula

C10H20O3

Mol. Weight

188.26

CAS #

57-55-6

Form

Liquid

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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.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century as a lightweight emollient for cosmetics. Designed to provide moisture without heaviness or greasiness on skin.