2,3-Butanediol
2,3-Butanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, fragrance agent. It is used in 265 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | 2,3-BUTANEDIOL |
| Function | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 513-85-9; 5341-95-7; 24347-58-8 |
| EC number | 208-173-6; 823-920-1; 246-186-9 |
| Prevalence | 265 products (0.29% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
Used in
Serums 19.6%General Moisturizers 17%Toners 12.5%Sunscreens 10.2%Essences 5.7%Ampoules 4.5%
Frequently asked
- What does 2,3-Butanediol do in skincare?
- 2,3-Butanediol functions as a humectant, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain 2,3-Butanediol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (19.6% of its uses).
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