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InventoryRef 3710315/10/2010

PPG-2 METHYL ETHER

Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether

PPG-2 METHYL ETHER is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 13429-07-7
CAS 13429-07-7PubChem CID 25982

1-(2-Methoxypropoxy)-2-propanol

IUPAC name
1-(2-methoxypropoxy)propan-2-ol
Molecular formula
C7H16O3
Molecular weight
148.20 g/mol
Exact mass
148.109944368 Da
XLogP3
-0.3
Topological polar surface area
38.7 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-Propanol, 1-(2-methoxypropoxy)-3X3FDG49QEDipropylenglykolmonomethyletherEINECS 236-547-9AI3-15574RefChem:422432UNII-3X3FDG49QE2-Propanol,1-(2-methoxypropoxy)-
5 more reported names
FOLPKOWCPVGUCA-UHFFFAOYSA-1-(2-methoxy,propoxy)propan-2-ol1-(2-Methoxypropoxy)-propan-2-olDB-290608InChI=1/C7H16O3/c1-6(8)4-10-5-7(2)9-3/h6-8H,4-5H2,1-3H3
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 34590-94-8
CAS 34590-94-8PubChem CID 25484

Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether

Dipropylene glycol methyl ether is a colorless liquid with a weak odor. (USCG, 1999) — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
1-(1-methoxypropan-2-yloxy)propan-2-ol
Molecular formula
C7H16O3
Molecular weight
148.20 g/mol
Exact mass
148.109944368 Da
XLogP3
-0.1
Topological polar surface area
38.7 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

PPG-2 methyl etherKino-redRQ1X8FMQ9NArcosolv DPMGlysolv DPMPropanol, 1(or 2)-(2-methoxymethylethoxy)-Ucar solvent 2LMDowanol-50B
16 more reported names
DPGMEHISOLVE DPMDipropylene glycol, monomethyl etherDowanol 50bARCOSOLVRefChem:589098252-104-2Dipropylene glycol methyl ether1-((1-Methoxypropan-2-yl)oxy)propan-2-ol2-Propanol, 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-1-(2-METHOXY-1-METHYLETHOXY)-2-PROPANOL1-(2-Methoxy-1-methylethoxy)propan-2-olMethyl Dipropasol1-[(1-METHOXYPROPAN-2-YL)OXY]PROPAN-2-OLDowanol DPM1-(2-methoxy-1-methyl-ethoxy)propan-2-ol
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for PPG-2 METHYL ETHER

INCI name

PPG-2 METHYL ETHER

Description

Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether

Record provenance

Inventory reference
37103
Imported identity
PPG-2 METHYL ETHER
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
13429-07-7 / 34590-94-8
EC
236-547-9 / 252-104-2
Restriction
—
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#22949 · PPG-2 METHYL ETHER

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

PPG-10 GLYCERYL ETHERSOLVENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
PPG-12-BUTETH-16HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
PPG-15-BUTETH-20HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
PPG-2 BUTYL ETHERHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
PPG-2 METHYL ETHER ACETATESOLVENT
PPG-2 PHENYL ETHERSOLVENT
PPG-2 PROPYL ETHERSOLVENT
PPG-2-BUTETH-3HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How PPG-2 METHYL ETHER appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PPG-2 METHYL ETHER as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

PPG-2 METHYL ETHER is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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Source note for PPG-2 METHYL ETHER

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for PPG-2 METHYL ETHER from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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