Ethylhexylglycerin

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Cat No.

EHGZ-0001

Description

Ethylhexylglycerin is a cosmetic-grade branched alkyl glyceryl ether in which a 2-ethylhexyl group is connected to glycerin through an ether linkage. It functions as a deodorant and skin-conditioning ingredient and has been reported to enhance the efficacy of certain cosmetic preservative systems.

Alias

Octoxyglycerin

Applications

Skin-care and body-care products
Hair-care products
Deodorants
Eye-area cosmetics
Cleansing and bath products
Leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic formulations

Product Overview

Identified by CAS 70445-33-9, Ethylhexylglycerin has the molecular formula C₁₁H₂₄O₃ and a molecular weight of 204.31 g/mol. It has limited water solubility of approximately 0.1%, is highly soluble in alcohols, glycols, and glycol ethers, and has an estimated log P of 2.4.

CAS_No

70445-33-9

Molecular Weight

204.31 g/mol

Structure

Branched alkyl glyceryl ether containing a hydrophilic glycerin group and a hydrophobic 2-ethylhexyl chain joined by an ether bond.

Function

Deodorant agent
Skin-conditioning agent
Preservative efficacy enhancer

Synonyms

3-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)propane-1,2-diol; 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol

Molecular Formula

C₁₁H₂₄O₃

Chemical Name

3-(2-Ethylhexoxy)propane-1,2-diol

Solubility

Limited solubility in water (approximately 0.1%); highly soluble in organic solvents including alcohols, glycols, and glycol ethers.

Boiling Point

145 °C at 9 hPa

Density

Approximately 0.95 g/cm³

Grade

Cosmetic grade

Toxicity

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded that Ethylhexylglycerin is safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in its assessment.

Usage

Reported 2010–2011 cosmetic use concentrations:
Leave-on products: 0.002–2%
Rinse-off products: 0.000001–8%
Underarm deodorants: 0.04–2%
Eye-area products: 0.02–1%

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Project Description:

For research and industrial use only. Not intended for personal medicinal use. Certain food-grade products are suitable for formulation development in food and related applications.

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