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Is Butylene Glycol Propionate vegetarian?

Butylene Glycol Propionate

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Butylene Glycol Propionate is a synthetic ester formed from 1,3-butanediol and propionic acid, used in cosmetics as an emollient and solvent.

Also known as 1,3-Butanediol, monopropanoate
INCI name Butylene Glycol Propionate
CAS number 91171-54-9
CosIng ID 55016
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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