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InventoryRef 3450415/10/2010

HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL

D-Glucitol, 2-hydroxyethyl ether

HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL 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 110204-69-8
CAS 110204-69-8PubChem CID 91936877

3-Hydroxyethyl sorbitol

IUPAC name
(2S,3R,4R,5R)-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)hexane-1,2,3,5,6-pentol
Molecular formula
C8H18O7
Molecular weight
226.22 g/mol
Exact mass
226.10525291 Da
XLogP3
-3.8
Topological polar surface area
131.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
6
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
7
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
4

Also known as

3J54OAL90NUNII-3J54OAL90ND-Glucitol, 3-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-RefChem:94306
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match91936877

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 110204-70-1
CAS 110204-70-1PubChem CID 18649080

6-Hydroxyethyl sorbitol

IUPAC name
(2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-(2-hydroxyethoxy)hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Molecular formula
C8H18O7
Molecular weight
226.22 g/mol
Exact mass
226.10525291 Da
XLogP3
-3.8
Topological polar surface area
131.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
6
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
7
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
4

Also known as

TRQ60PZ09DUNII-TRQ60PZ09DD-Glucitol, 6-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-RefChem:104780
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match18649080

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

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 HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL

INCI name

HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL

Description

D-Glucitol, 2-hydroxyethyl ether

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34504
Imported identity
HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
110204-68-7 / 110204-69-8 / 110204-70-1
EC
- / - / -
Restriction
—
Function
HUMECTANT
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#13267 · HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL

Records sharing a CAS or EC identity

DIISOSTEARYL FUMARATEHYDROGEN DIMETHICONEHYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED COLLAGENPOLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEYL ETHERPOLYGLYCERYL-4 STEARATERH-POLYPEPTIDE-25

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

HYDROLYZED WOOLHAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN PROTECTING
HYDROLYZED ZIZANIA LATIFOLIA LEAF/STEM EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLIDINONEHUMECTANT
HYDROXYETHYL PALMITYL OXYHYDROXYPROPYL PALMITAMIDEHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
HYDROXYETHYL UREAHAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE/PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE GLYCOL ACRYLATE COPOLYMERFILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
HYDROXYISOLEUCINEHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
HYDROXYLATED 2-OCTANOLHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

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 HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL 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.

HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL 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

HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL 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, HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 110204-68-7 / 110204-69-8 / 110204-70-1 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 HYDROXYETHYL SORBITOL

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

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