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InventoryRef 3348215/10/2010

DIMETHYL OXALATE

Dimethyl oxalate

DIMETHYL OXALATE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/3.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Restricted entry found
Open this evidence		1English and EU languages
Great BritainSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
ASEANSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 553-90-2
CAS 553-90-2PubChem CID 11120

Dimethyl oxalate

Methyl oxalate is a member of dicarboxylic acids and O-substituted derivatives, a methyl ester and a diester. It is functionally related to an oxalic acid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
dimethyl oxalate
Molecular formula
C4H6O4
Molecular weight
118.09 g/mol
Exact mass
118.02660867 Da
XLogP3
-0.2
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

METHYL OXALATEOxalic acid dimethyl esterEthanedioic acid, dimethyl esterDimethyloxalateOxalic acid, dimethyl esterdimethyl ethanedioateIQ3Q79344SNSC-9374
16 more reported names
Ethanedioic acid, 1,2-dimethyl esterdimethyl ethane-1,2-dioateNSC 9374EINECS 209-053-6UNII-IQ3Q79344SAI3-21214SCHEMBL8295METHYL OXALATE [MI]CHEBI:6859NSC9374HY-Y0856Dimethyl oxalate, ReagentPlus(R), 99%AS-12646O0080EN300-20093Dimethyl oxalate, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%
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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 DIMETHYL OXALATE

INCI name

DIMETHYL OXALATE

Description

Dimethyl oxalate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
33482
Imported identity
DIMETHYL OXALATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Restriction reference
Entry 3

OXALIC ACID

CAS: 144-62-7
EC: 205-634-3

Key data

CAS
553-90-2
EC
209-053-6
Restriction
III/3
Function
CHELATING
Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
PLASTICISER
Softening and making supple synthetic polymers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#8988 · DIMETHYL OXALATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

DILINOLEIC ACID/PROPANEDIOL COPOLYMERFILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
DIMER DILINOLEYL BIS-POLYRICINOLEATEBINDING, PLASTICISER
DIMETHICONE PEG-8 POLYACRYLATEFILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
DIMETHYL ADIPATEPLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
DIMETHYL PHTHALATEFILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT
DIMETHYLOLCYCLOHEXANE DIBENZOATEPLASTICISER
DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATEPLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXA C5-10 ACID ESTERSPLASTICISER

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How DIMETHYL OXALATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIMETHYL OXALATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIMETHYL OXALATE 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

DIMETHYL OXALATE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for DIMETHYL OXALATE reads: "III/3". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIMETHYL OXALATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 553-90-2 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
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Source note for DIMETHYL OXALATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for DIMETHYL OXALATE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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