The 1,3-butylene glycol is a clear, pure, odorless, natural diol in liquid form. It is widely used in the cosmetics products such as moisturizers, fragrance enhancers, sunscreens, lotions, and hair products. It has good moisturizing properties. It is also utilized for improving preservative systems. The shelf life of 1,3-butylene glycol is 24 months, if it is kept under proper storage.

The 1,3-butylene glycol industry has garnered around $161.3 million revenue in 2021, and it is projected to generate $269.1 million revenue in 2030, advancing at a rate of 5.9% in the coming years.

The demand for 1,3-butylene glycol is rising in the pharmaceutical, food, inks, paints coatings, and plasticizer sectors. The rising demand for this chemical in the pharmaceutical sector propels the industry.

Under the product segment, the chemical is used more in the pharmaceutical grade. It is ascribed to the growing popularity of 1,3-butylene glycol in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food processing sectors.

1,3-butylene glycol is used as an intermediate in polyester plasticizer manufacturing; such as humectant for tobacco, and cellophane.

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It is also recognized as b-butylene glycol or BD, which belongs to a class of organic compounds, known as secondary alcohols. These secondary alcohols contain secondary alcohol functional groups. This compound has also been detected in various food materials, such as orange bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, and red bell peppers.

The 1,3-butylene glycol is used in the pharmaceutical sector due to its antibacterial properties. It is a highly effective antimicrobial agent, compared to propylene glycol, glycerol, and sorbitol. It helps in inhibiting and removing mold, yeast, gram-negative as well as gram-positive bacteria.

That is why, the rising demand for base chemicals in the food, cosmetics personal care, and pharmaceuticals sector results in higher pharmaceutical-grade consumption.

The demand and production volume for 1,3-butylene is projected to rise in the near future. With the rise in production capacity, it will provide numerous alluring opportunities to investors willing to invest in its manufacturing. Moreover, 1,3-butylene is the primary ingredient to be used in cosmetics, hence it is projected to propel the industry.

The healthcare and cosmetics sectors in emerging economies such as India and China are projected to rise due to the large population of countries. Thus, it will propel the demand for 1,3-butylene glycol with the surging investment in the pharmaceutical industry.

The major companies operating in the industry are Daicel Corporation, Godavari Biorefineries, Haihang Industry Co. Ltd., OQ Chemicals GmbH, Genomatica Inc., and KH Neochem Co. Ltd.

Therefore, the rising expansion of the healthcare and cosmetic sector is projected to boost the consumption of 1,3-butylene glycol in the industry.