Emollients

Butylene Glycol Cocoate

INCI: BUTYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE
CAS 73138-39-3
Coconut oil fatty acids, 2-hydroxybutyl ester
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Emollient, pigment-wetting and dispersing agent, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity controlling agent (nonaqueous), solubilizer for UV filters
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Coconut oil fatty acids, 2-hydroxybutyl ester

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
73138-39-3
INCI
BUTYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE
Category
Emollients
Updated
Apr 2, 2026