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ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE 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 29806-73-3

CAS 29806-73-3PubChem CID 62851

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

IUPAC name: 2-ethylhexyl hexadecanoate

Molecular formula: C24H48O2
Molecular weight: 368.6 g/mol
Exact mass: 368.365430770 Da
XLogP3: 10.6
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

2-ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATEHexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl esterPalmitic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester249-862-1Solid Deodorant StickCOCONUT VANILLAMELAO deodorant stickRefChem:596776

16 more reported names

palmitic acid,2-ethylhexyl esterElfacos EHPCeraphyl 368EINECS 249-862-1AI3-31580ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE [VANDF]CS-0063978E1435Wickenol 1552-ethylhexylpalmitateETHYLHEXYUNII-2865993309Octyl palmitate; 2-EHPFT-0709066EC 249-862-1Palmitic acid-2-ethylhexyl ester

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID3027958
PubMed:21366905
PubMed:19701809
PubMed:19430984
PubMed:17882965
PubMed:9854

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Inventory details for ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

INCI name

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

Description

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 33890
Imported identity: ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

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Key data

CAS

29806-73-3

249-862-1

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
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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EUCALYPTUS DIVES LEAF EXTRACTPERFUMING

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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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 ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE 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.

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE is also tagged with 2 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.

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ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE 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 ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

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

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