murphyPPG-7-Buteth-4
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-(1-butoxypropan-2-yloxy)ethanol, 2-((1-Butoxypropan-2-yl)oxy)ethan-1-ol
Synthetic
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginPPG-7-Buteth-4 is derived from propylene glycol and buteth-4, both petroleum-derived synthetic compounds. It is synthesized through polymerization and ethoxylation reactions combining these base materials.
Methyloxirane, polymer with oxirane, monobutyl ether (7 mol PO, 4 mol EO average)
CAS #
9038-95-3, 9065-63-8
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks in moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR