Glycol Diethylhexanoate

AKA “AEC glycol diethylhexanoate, Ethylene glycol di (2-ethylhexyl), Hexanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, 2-ethanediyl) ester, RefChem:663884, (+-)-GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Glycol diethylhexanoate

AKA: AEC glycol diethylhexanoate, Ethylene glycol di (2-ethylhexyl), Hexanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, 2-ethanediyl) ester, RefChem:663884, (+-)-GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight emollient that smooths and softens skin while helping maintain the product's texture and consistency.

Formula

C18H34O4

Mol. Weight

314.50

CAS #

79793-05-8

Form

Powder

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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.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Developed as a synthetic ester in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics as a lightweight emollient and solvent, designed to provide non-greasy moisture without interfering with pigments or other actives.