Dimethyl Glutarate

Dimethyl Glutarate

AKA “Glutaric acid dimethyl ester, Dimethyl pentanedioate, Pentanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, Glutaric acid, DBE 5”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Dimethyl glutarate

AKA: Glutaric acid dimethyl ester, Dimethyl pentanedioate, Pentanedioic acid, Dimethyl ester, Glutaric acid, DBE 5

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Solvent

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight conditioning agent that softens skin and hair while helping reduce static and frizz. Works as a gentle solvent to keep formulas smooth and blended.

Solubility VERY SOL IN ALC, ETHER

Formula

C7H12O4

Mol. Weight

160.17

CAS #

1119-40-0

Form

Liquid

State

Dimethyl glutarate is a colorless liquid. (USCG, 1999)

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Functions

Antistatic

Emollient

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

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester created as a cosmetic solvent and conditioning agent to improve texture and spreadability in skincare and color cosmetic formulations.