Butyl Glycolate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Butyl 2-hydroxyacetate, 7397-62-8, Butyl hydroxyacetate, Acetic acid, Butyl ester, N-butyl glycolate, Glycolic acid
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester,Butyl hydroxyacetate
Formula
C6H12O3
Mol. Weight
132.16
CAS #
7397-62-8
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic exfoliating agent developed in the late 20th century as a milder alternative to glycolic acid. Designed to provide gentle chemical exfoliation with reduced irritation in skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR