| Description |
3-[2-(ethylhexyl)oxyl]-1,2-propandiol is also named as 3-(2-Ethylhexoxy)propane-1,2-diol, Ethylhexylglycerin, or octoxyglycerin. It is a glyceryl r. It is used as a weak preservative, as skin conditioning agent with effective wetting ability. It is used with phenoxyethanol in cosmetics to obtain better protection against microbial growth. |
| Reference |
W. Beilfuss, M. Leschke, K. Weber, A New Concept to Boost the Preservative Efficacy of Phenoxyethanol, SÖFW-Journal, 2005, vol. 131 |
| Uses |
3-[2-(Ethylhexyl)oxyl]-1,2-propandiol is the novel raw material for deodorants application and is widely used as a cosmetic emollient. 3-[2-(Ethylhexyl)oxyl]-1,2-propandiol reliably inhibits the odor-causing bacteria, yeast and fungi on the skin. |
| Contact allergens |
This glycerol monoalkylr is used as a skin conditioning agent, with bactericidal properties against Gram-positive bacteria. |