Propylene Glycol Linolenate

AKA “propylene glycol, 2-propanediol, propane-1, 2-Propylene glycol, 2-dihydroxypropane”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Propylene glycol linolenate

AKA: 2-propanediol, Propane-1, 2-Propylene glycol, 2-dihydroxypropane

Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Surfactant - Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Formula

C3H8O2

Mol. Weight

76.09

CAS #

57-55-6

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from linolenic acid (an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid) and propylene glycol as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification, chemically bonding linolenic acid to propylene glycol under catalytic conditions.

Function

Skin Conditioning | Surfactant - Cleansing

Benefits

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester combining propylene glycol with linolenic acid, developed for cosmetic formulations. Created to provide emollient and skin-conditioning properties similar to plant-based oils.