murphyPPG-52 Butyl Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Butyl Ether
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginPPG-52 Butyl Ether is synthesized from propylene glycol and butyl alcohol, belonging to the polyether family. It is produced through the polymerization of propylene oxide followed by etherification with butanol.
Polyoxypropylene(52) butyl ether
CAS #
9003-13-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR