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2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-Pentanediol Monoisobutyrate
AKA “Texanol, 25265-77-4, RefChem:897547, DTXSID5027857, DTXCID501778475, NX795, 246-771-9, Chissocizer CS 12, CS 12”
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Ingredient Facts
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate
AKA: Texanol, 25265-77-4, RefChem:897547, DTXSID5027857, DTXCID501778475, NX795, 246-771-9, Chissocizer CS 12, CS 12
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Solvent
Clean
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate is a colorless liquid with a mild characteristic odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
Solubility Solubility in water, g/100ml: 2
Formula
C12H24O3
Mol. Weight
216.32
State
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate is a colorless liquid with a mild characteristic odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Provides scent
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR