SAFE
Butylene glycol
1,3-Butylene glycol (1,3-butanediol)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
4
PubChem CID
About
Diol used as humectant and solvent in cosmetics and some food applications. Similar to propylene glycol but less common in oral applications. Metabolised to glucose and acetate.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Generally safe at cosmetic use quantities. Oral supplement use limited. Similar safety profile to propylene glycol but even less commonly used orally. Generally well tolerated.
🏷️ Other Names
1,3-Butylene glycol (1,3-butanediol)