PPG-2 Methyl Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Propanol, Kino-red, Arcosolv DPM, Glysolv DPM, Ucar solvent 2LM, Dowanol-50B, DPGME, HISOLVE DPM
Synthetic
Fragrance
Solvent
Not Clean
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
Solubility Miscible (NIOSH, 2024)
Formula
C7H16O3
Mol. Weight
148.20
CAS #
13429-07-7, 34590-94-8
Form
Liquid
State
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether is a colorless liquid with a weak odor. (USCG, 1999)
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Adds pleasant scent
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
A synthetic propylene glycol derivative created in the 20th century for use as a humectant and solvent in cosmetics. Developed as part of the synthetic glycol family to replace traditional plant-based moisturizers.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR