Solvents

Dimethyl Isosorbide

INCI: DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE
CAS 5306-85-4 EC 226-159-8
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Solvent, Viscosity Controlling, Penetration Enhancer
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
5306-85-4
EC Number
226-159-8
INCI
DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE
Category
Solvents
Updated
Apr 2, 2026