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
OriginSynthesized from propylene glycol and diethylhexanoic acid, both derived from petroleum feedstocks. Produced through esterification reaction between propylene glycol and diethylhexanoic acid under catalytic conditions.
1-Methylethylene 2-ethylhexanoate
Formula
C19H36O4
Mol. Weight
328.50
CAS #
93981-97-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000099–2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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