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ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE

Isobutyl myristate

ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE 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 25263-97-2
CAS 25263-97-2PubChem CID 91361

Isobutyl Myristate

IUPAC name
2-methylpropyl tetradecanoate
Molecular formula
C18H36O2
Molecular weight
284.5 g/mol
Exact mass
284.271530387 Da
XLogP3
7.7
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

isobutyl tetradecanoateTetradecanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl esterMyristic acid, isobutyl esterBT6J85032BEINECS 246-765-6NSC-44525AEC ISOBUTYL MYRISTATEAI3-32096
14 more reported names
NSC 44525RefChem:791635ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE [INCI]246-765-6Myristic acid isobutyl esterMyristicacid isobutylesterMYRISTICACIDISOBUTYLESTERUNII-BT6J85032BIsobutyl myristate #TYD-00970HY-W099585BS-49156CS-0152227M0555
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 ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE

INCI name

ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE

Description

Isobutyl myristate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34603
Imported identity
ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE
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 ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE 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.

ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE 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

ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE 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, ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 25263-97-2 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 ISOBUTYL MYRISTATE

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

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