murphy1,10-Decanediol
AKA: 112-47-0, Decamethylene glycol, Decamethylenediol, 10-Dihydroxydecane, 10-Decamethylenediol, Alpha, Omega-Decanediol, SPEZIOL C 10/2
Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
OriginDerived from petrochemical sources or long-chain fatty alcohols within the aliphatic diol chemical family. Synthesized through catalytic hydrogenation and oxidation of decane or decene hydrocarbons.
1,10-Decanediol has been reported in Perilla frutescens with data available.
Formula
C10H22O2
Mol. Weight
174.28
CAS #
112-47-0
Form
Liquid
State
Solid; [Merck Index] White solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Strengthens Barrier
Antioxidant
Moisturizing
Dissolves other ingredients
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 731)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 731)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 731)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 731)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR