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InventoryRef 3425015/10/2010

HEPTYLUNDECANOL

2-Heptylundecanol

HEPTYLUNDECANOL 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.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 5333-44-8
CAS 5333-44-8PubChem CID 95338

Heptylundecanol

IUPAC name
2-heptylundecan-1-ol
Molecular formula
C18H38O
Molecular weight
270.5 g/mol
Exact mass
270.292265831 Da
XLogP3
8.1
Topological polar surface area
20.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-Heptylundecanol2-Heptyl-1-undecanol1-Undecanol, 2-heptyl-2-heptylundecyl alcohol1-Undecanol, 2-heptylFINE OXOCOLS1664U32AINSC 2407
16 more reported names
NSC-2407DIADOL 18GTEINECS 226-243-4AI3-22105RefChem:783753HEPTYLUNDECANOL [INCI](+-)-2-HEPTYLUNDECYL ALCOHOL2-HEPTYLUNDECYL ALCOHOL, (+-)-226-243-4UNII-S1664U32AINSC2407(+/-)-2-HEPTYLUNDECYL ALCOHOL1-Undecanol, 2-heptyl-;Heptylundecanol2-HEPTYLUNDECYL ALCOHOL, (+/-)-HY-157270CS-0909188
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 HEPTYLUNDECANOL

INCI name

HEPTYLUNDECANOL

Description

2-Heptylundecanol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34250
Imported identity
HEPTYLUNDECANOL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
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.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

How HEPTYLUNDECANOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HEPTYLUNDECANOL 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.

HEPTYLUNDECANOL 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.

Frequently asked questions

HEPTYLUNDECANOL 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, HEPTYLUNDECANOL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 5333-44-8 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 HEPTYLUNDECANOL

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

Use this inventory page to research HEPTYLUNDECANOL and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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