murphyPropylene Glycol Dipelargonate
AKA: 41395-83-9, DERMOL PGDP, PELEMOL PGDP, SCHERCEMOL PGDP ESTER, 1, 2-PROPANEDIOL DINONANOATE
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from propylene glycol and pelargonic acid (a saturated fatty acid), both synthetically produced chemicals. Synthesized through esterification, where propylene glycol reacts with pelargonic acid under catalytic conditions.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating...Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate...
Formula
C21H40O4
Mol. Weight
356.50
CAS #
41395-83-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.71–60%
Rinse-off5–6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR