Pentylene Glycol (1,2-Pentanediol) | CAS 5343-92-0 | Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient
Key Features
Moisturizing & Humectant Properties
Pentylene Glycol helps attract and retain moisture, supporting hydration and a smooth skin feel in cosmetic and skincare formulations.
Multifunctional Formulation Ingredient
It can function as a humectant, solvent and formulation aid, making it suitable for a wide range of leave-on and rinse-off personal care products.
Preservative System Support
Pentylene Glycol can help enhance the performance of compatible preservative systems and is commonly used in modern cosmetic formulations requiring multifunctional ingredients.
Product Information
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Pentylene Glycol |
| Chemical Name | 1,2-Pentanediol |
| INCI Name | Pentylene Glycol |
| CAS No. | 5343-92-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H12O2 |
| Product Type | Multifunctional Cosmetic Ingredient |
| Main Functions | Humectant, solvent and preservative booster |
| Main Applications | Skincare, personal care and cosmetic formulations |
Typical Applications
Facial Serums
Pentylene Glycol can be incorporated into facial serum formulations to support moisturization, solvent performance and overall formulation stability.
Creams & Lotions
Suitable for creams, lotions and emulsion systems where moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties are required.
Facial Masks
Pentylene Glycol can be used in facial mask formulations to support hydration and improve the sensory properties of the finished product.
Cleansers & Personal Care
Suitable for facial cleansers, body care products and other rinse-off formulations requiring a multifunctional humectant and solvent.
Preservative Systems
Pentylene Glycol can be combined with compatible preservative ingredients to support the overall preservation strategy of cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Regular Packaging
Standard packaging is 200kg/drum.
Other packaging options can be customized according to customer requirements.
Customized Product Options
Customized Pentylene Glycol (1,2-Pentanediol) supply solutions are available based on customers' specific purity requirements, formulation systems, packaging needs and application objectives.








