Isopropylideneglycerol ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily used as a solvent and solubilizer, helping dissolve fragrance components, actives, and other low-water-solubility materials. It can also contribute light humectant and skin-feel benefits because it contains a free hydroxyl group.
What does Isopropylideneglycerol do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily used as a solvent and solubilizer, helping dissolve fragrance components, actives, and other low-water-solubility materials. It can also contribute light humectant and skin-feel benefits because it contains a free hydroxyl group.
Is Isopropylideneglycerol clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally low-friction, with no major restricted-list profile and low reported sensitization concern. The main quality consideration is control of residual feedstocks or catalyst residues from manufacture.
Is Isopropylideneglycerol sustainable?
This material is commonly made from glycerol and acetone, and it can be produced with renewable glycerol from vegetable oil or biodiesel supply chains. It is considered readily biodegradable and does not raise the persistence concerns associated with many silicone or fluorinated solvents.
Is Isopropylideneglycerol COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulation logic when made from approved natural-origin feedstocks and compliant processing. Its Green Chemistry fit is strong when renewable glycerol is used, with efficient acetal chemistry and a favorable biodegradation profile.
How does Isopropylideneglycerol work chemically?
The molecule is a small cyclic acetal with one free alcohol group, giving it both water compatibility and solvent power for moderately polar organic materials. It is usually stable in neutral to mildly basic systems, while acidic conditions can hydrolyze it back toward glycerol and acetone, so pH and fragrance compatibility are practical formulation checks.
Last updated 2026-05-14