Propylene glycol

At a glance

Propylene glycol is a solvent commonly used in perfumery to dissolve fragrance ingredients and improve the stability of perfume formulations It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
industrial production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
57-55-6
Profile
practically odorless
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01