murphyPPG-17-Buteth-17
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 7-methyl-2, 6, 9, 12-tetraoxahexadecane, 104443-90-5, Peg/ppg butyl ether, Tergitol nonionic XD, Tergitol XD (nonionic), PPG-36-Buteth-36
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginPPG-17-Buteth-17 is derived from propylene glycol and butyl alcohol, both petroleum-based chemical starting materials. It is synthesized through polymerization and ethoxylation reactions to create the final conditioning polymer.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, monobutyl ether
Formula
C13H28O4
Mol. Weight
248.36
CAS #
9038-95-3, 9065-63-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR