Methoxyisopropanol

Methoxyisopropanol

AKA “1-Methoxy-2-propanol, 1-Methoxypropan-2-ol, Closol, PGME, 2-Propanol, 1-Methoxy-2-hydroxypropane, Dowtherm 209, Propylene glycol monomethyl ether”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Methoxyisopropanol

AKA: 1-Methoxy-2-propanol, 1-Methoxypropan-2-ol, Closol, PGME, 2-Propanol, 1-Methoxy-2-hydroxypropane, Dowtherm 209, Propylene glycol monomethyl ether

Synthetic · Perfuming · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Fragrance

Solvent

Synthetic

Clean

A synthetic ingredient that helps fragrances blend smoothly into products and keeps formulas stable and effective.

Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C4H10O2

Mol. Weight

90.12

CAS #

107-98-2

Form

Liquid

State

1-methoxy-2-propanol appears as a colorless liquid. Flash point near 89 °F. Less dense than water. Contact irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure to vapors may cause coughing, s

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Functions

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Solvent

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

Adds Fragrance

Dissolves Ingredients

Adds pleasant scent

Dissolves other ingredients

Traditional Use

A synthetic solvent developed in the 20th century for industrial and cosmetic use. Functions in cosmetics to improve product spreadability and evaporation characteristics.