murphy2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-Pentanediol Monoisobutyrate
AKA: Texanol, 25265-77-4, Chissocizer CS 12, CS 12
Synthetic
Humectant
Solvent
Clean
OriginSynthesized from trimethylpentanediol and isobutyric acid as starting materials. Produced through esterification reaction, combining the diol with isobutyric acid under catalytic conditions.
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate is a colorless liquid with a mild characteristic odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
Solubility Solubility in water, g/100ml: 2
Formula
C12H24O3
Mol. Weight
216.32
State
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate is a colorless liquid with a mild characteristic odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Provides scent
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR