Is Ethylhexylglycerin Natural?

Q: Is Ethylhexylglycerin natural?

Ethylhexylglycerin has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Ethylhexylglycerin is primarily synthesized from 2-ethylhexanol, which is derived from petrochemical feedstocks, resulting in a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.0. An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Ethylhexylglycerin — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameEthylhexylglycerin

IUPAC Name3-(2-ethylhexoxy)propane-1,2-diol

FormulaC11H24O3

PubChem CID9859093 ↗

FunctionSkin Conditioning Agent · Preservative Booster

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Ethylhexylglycerin — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameEthylhexylglycerin
IUPAC Name3-(2-ethylhexoxy)propane-1,2-diol
Molecular FormulaC11H24O3
PubChem CID9859093 ↗
FunctionsSkin Conditioning AgentPreservative BoosterAntimicrobial
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for Ethylhexylglycerin is 2-ethylhexanol, a branched-chain alcohol typically produced from petrochemical sources. This is achieved through the oxo process (hydroformylation) of propylene to produce butyraldehyde, followed by aldol condensation and hydrogenation.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Ethylhexylglycerin — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Ethylhexylglycerin. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 9859093. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗