Is BATYL ALCOHOL safe to use in EU cosmetics?

BATYL ALCOHOL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

What function does BATYL ALCOHOL serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BATYL ALCOHOL carries the following function designation(s): EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.

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InventoryRef 3208715/10/2010

BATYL ALCOHOL

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(octadecyloxy)-

BATYL ALCOHOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 544-62-7

CAS 544-62-7PubChem CID 3681

Batyl Alcohol

Batilol is an alkylglycerol that is glycerol in which one of the primary hydroxy groups has been converted into the corresponding octadecyl ether. It is used in cosmetics as a stabilising ingredient and skin-conditioning agent. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: 3-octadecoxypropane-1,2-diol

Molecular formula: C21H44O3
Molecular weight: 344.6 g/mol
Exact mass: 344.32904526 Da
XLogP3: 7.6
Topological polar surface area: 49.7 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 3
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Batilol1-O-OctadecylglycerolStearyl monoglyceride1,2-Propanediol, 3-(octadecyloxy)-BatilolumGlycerol monooctadecyl etherGlycerine 1-monostearyl etherMonooctadecyl ether of glycerol

16 more reported names

Glycerol octadecyl etherNSC-284200CHEBI:3411739YR661C4URefChem:561112glyceryl 1-octadecyl ether3-octadecyloxy-propane-1,2-diol208-874-73-(octadecyloxy)propane-1,2-diol3-(Octadecyloxy)-1,2-propanediol1-O-Octadecyl-rac-glycerolBatilol [INN]Glycerol 1-octadecyl etherGlyceryl-1-octadecyl etherC18:0 Glyceryl 1-etherNSC 284200

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:34117
ChEMBL:CHEMBL1482516
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID0047799
PubMed:22654408
PubMed:22363249
PubMed:22163031
PubMed:22131956
PubMed:21787361
PubMed:21679470
PubMed:21243768
PubMed:21225371
PubMed:20948908
PubMed:20714431
PubMed:20617681
PubMed:20370890

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for BATYL ALCOHOL

INCI name

BATYL ALCOHOL

INN name

batilol

Description

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(octadecyloxy)-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 32087
Imported identity: BATYL ALCOHOL
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for BATYL ALCOHOL

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Key data

CAS

544-62-7

208-874-7

Restriction

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Function

EMULSION STABILISING: Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#3112 · BATYL ALCOHOL

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BEESWAXBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

BEESWAX POLYGLYCERYL-3 ESTERSEMULSION STABILISING

BEHENYL ALCOHOLBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

BEHENYL OLIVATEEMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How BATYL ALCOHOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BATYL ALCOHOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BATYL ALCOHOL is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

BATYL ALCOHOL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for BATYL ALCOHOL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for BATYL ALCOHOL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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