insect repellent, moderately irritating to eyes, mucous membranes, but not to skin; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure
Solubility SOL IN WATER 0.6% WT/WT; SOLUBILITY OF WATER IN ETHOHEXADIOL 10.8% WT/WT; SOL IN ETHANOL, ISOPROPANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CASTOR OIL
Formula
C8H18O2
Mol. Weight
146.23
CAS #
94-96-2
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
A synthetic humectant and emollient developed mid-20th century. Introduced to cosmetics as a skin conditioning agent that absorbs easily while providing hydration and solvent properties.