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CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

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

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 59130-69-7
CAS 59130-69-7PubChem CID 42956

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetyl ethylhexanoate is an ester of cetyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is present in cosmetic products as a skin conditioning agent and emollient. DrugBank

IUPAC name
hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Molecular formula
C24H48O2
Molecular weight
368.6 g/mol
Exact mass
368.365430770 Da
XLogP3
10.7
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoatecetyl ethylhexanoateCetearyl octanoateHEXANOIC ACID, 2-ETHYL-, HEXADECYL ESTEREINECS 261-619-1EC 261-619-1Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, C16-18-alkyl estersCETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE (II)
16 more reported names
CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [II]Luvitol EHOJEECHEM CEOLanol 1688RefChem:575335CETEARYL OCTANEOATELANOL-16889M64UO4C25CETEARYL OCTANEOATE [VANDF]CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI]EINECS 291-445-1CETOSTEARYL 2-ETHYL HEXANOATECETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI]2-Ethylhexanoic acid, cetyl/stearyl esterEC 291-445-1291-445-1
External database identifiers

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 CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

INCI name

CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

Description

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
32603
Imported identity
CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
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.

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How CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE 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.

CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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

CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE 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.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

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

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