2-phenoxy-1-propanol

2-Phenoxy-1-propanol (CAS 4169-04-4), also known as 2-Phenoxypropanol, is a glycol ether-type alcohol used as both a solvent and a preservative across industrial and personal care formulations.

Its dual functionality allows formulators to consolidate ingredients while maintaining microbial control and solvency in a single component. In personal care and cosmetics, it functions as a broad-spectrum preservative.

It is used as a co-solvent in lotions, creams, and rinse-off products, often paired with other preservative actives to achieve full-spectrum efficacy. Coatings and adhesive manufacturers use it as a coalescing solvent.

It acts as a rheology modifier in waterborne systems, where it supports film formation and improves substrate wetting. In printing inks, it acts as a slow-evaporating solvent that controls drying speed.

This material reduces printhead clogging in inkjet and flexographic applications. Sealant and elastomer compounders incorporate it as a processing aid and biocide carrier to extend shelf life in moisture-sensitive formulations.

2-Phenoxy-1-propanol is supplied as a clear liquid in drum and IBC quantities. Technical grade is the standard offering for industrial coatings, inks, and adhesive applications.

Cosmetic-grade material meeting purity specifications for personal care use is available from select suppliers. This versatile chemical provides reliable performance across diverse manufacturing sectors.