Methoxydiglycol Methacrylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 45103-58-0, 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethyl methacrylate, MDM cpd, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl ester, BLEMMER PME 100, NK ESTER M 20G
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
2-Propenoic acid, 2-Methyl-, 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Ethyl Ester
Effective at 44.9%
Formula
C9H16O4
Mol. Weight
188.22
CAS #
45103-58-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A synthetic chemical compound developed for industrial and cosmetic applications. Used in modern skincare and cosmetics as a film-forming agent and product stabilizer.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR