Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 41395-83-9, DERMOL PGDP, PELEMOL PGDP, SCHERCEMOL PGDP ESTER, 1, 2-PROPANEDIOL DINONANOATE
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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...
Effective at 1.0%
Formula
C21H40O4
Mol. Weight
356.50
CAS #
41395-83-9
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed as a modern cosmetic ingredient in the mid-20th century. Functions as an emollient and carrier for other active ingredients in skincare formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
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 Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR