Propanediol Dipelargonate

AKA: Pelemol P-99, Trimethylene dipelargonate, 1, 3-Propanediol, Dinonanoate, Nonanoic acid, Trimethylene ester, 3-propanediyl ester, Propanediol dipelargonate [INCI], 1'-(1, 3-propanediyl) ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from pelargonic acid (a nine-carbon fatty acid) and propanediol through esterification chemistry. Produced by chemically bonding pelargonic acid molecules to propanediol backbone via ester linkage formation.
Nonanoic acid, 1,1'-(1,3-propanediiyl) ester
Formula
C21H40O4
Mol. Weight
356.50
CAS #
28267-33-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 735)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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