3-[2-(Ethylhexyl)oxyl]-1,2-propandiol

CAS: 70445-33-9

Ref. 3D-FE151191

Product Information

• Name: 3-[2-(Ethylhexyl)oxyl]-1,2-propandiol
• Synonyms: 1,2-Propanediol, 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)Oxy]-, 1-(2-Ethylhexyl) glycerol ether, 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol, 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]propane-1,2-diol, Adekanol GE-RF, Ethylhexyl glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexylglycerine, Glycerol α-(2-ethylhexyl) ether, Glyceryl 1-mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether, Lexgard E, MinaCare Hexcine, Octoxyglycerin, Saskine 50, Sensiva AC 50JP, Sensiva SC 50, Sensiva SC 50JP

Description

3-[2-(Ethylhexyl)oxyl]-1,2-propandiol is an organic compound that belongs to the group of sodium salts. It is used as an antimicrobial agent and preservative in cosmetic products. 3-[2-(Ethylhexyl)oxyl]-1,2-propandiol has been shown to have a synergistic effect with benzalkonium chloride, which is another antimicrobial agent. It has also been found to be effective against skin cells that are infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. 3-[2-(Ethylhexyl)oxyl]-1,2-propandiol has been shown to have an inhibitory effect on fatty acid synthesis in skin cells and may be useful for treating acne.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 204.31 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₂₄O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H24O3/c1-3-5-6-10(4-2)8-14-9-11(13)7-12/h10-13H,3-9H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=NCZPCONIKBICGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COCC(O)CO