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InventoryRef 3459715/10/2010

ISOAMYL LAURATE

Isopentyl laurate

ISOAMYL LAURATE 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 6309-51-9
CAS 6309-51-9PubChem CID 61386

Isoamyl Laurate

3-methylbutyl dodecanoate is a fatty acid ester obtained by the formal condensation of dodecanoic acid with 3-methylbutan-1-ol. It has a role as a metabolite. It is functionally related to an isoamylol. ChEBI

IUPAC name
3-methylbutyl dodecanoate
Molecular formula
C17H34O2
Molecular weight
270.5 g/mol
Exact mass
270.255880323 Da
XLogP3
7.0
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Isopentyl laurateIsopentyl dodecanoateDodecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl esterIsopentyl dodecylateIsoamyl laurate (natural)UNII-M1SLX00M3MM1SLX00M3Miso-Amyl n-dodecanoate
16 more reported names
EINECS 228-626-1NSC 42577AI3-32001EC 228-626-1NSC-42577ISOAMYL LAURATE [FHFI]ISOAMYL LAURATE [INCI]CHEBI:87343RefChem:149000FVKRIDSRWFEQME-UHFFFAOYSA-NInChI=1/C17H34O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-17(18)19-15-14-16(2)3/h16H,4-15H2,1-3HLauric acid, isopentyl esterIsoamyl dodecanoateLauric Acid Isoamyl EsterISOAMYLLAURATEFEMA No. 2077
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 ISOAMYL LAURATE

INCI name

ISOAMYL LAURATE

Description

Isopentyl laurate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34597
Imported identity
ISOAMYL LAURATE
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.

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How ISOAMYL LAURATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ISOAMYL LAURATE 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.

ISOAMYL LAURATE 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

ISOAMYL LAURATE 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, ISOAMYL LAURATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ISOAMYL LAURATE

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

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