Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate

AKA: 1-Methylethylene 2-ethylhexanoate, DUB DOPG, LEXOL PG 800, PG DIOCTANOATE [VANDF], PROPYLENE GLYCOL DI(2-ETHYLHEXANOATE), 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID, 1-METHYL-1, 2-ETHANDIYL ESTER, PG DIOCTANOATE
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
1-Methylethylene 2-ethylhexanoate
Effective at 1.0%
Formula
C19H36O4
Mol. Weight
328.50
CAS #
93981-97-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic ester. Used in contemporary skincare and cosmetics as a silicone alternative, providing emollient and skin-conditioning properties with a smooth, non-greasy feel.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR