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ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, isohexadecyl ester

ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE 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 125804-19-5
CAS 125804-19-5PubChem CID 23208289

Isocetyl Ethylhexanoate

The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Isocetyl Ethylhexanoate... Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name
14-methylpentadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Molecular formula
C24H48O2
Molecular weight
368.6 g/mol
Exact mass
368.365430770 Da
XLogP3
10.4
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Pelemol ICOIsocetyl 2-ethylhexanoateUNII-96EJV50H0T96EJV50H0THexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, isohexadecyl esterRefChem:149147ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI]ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, (+-)
3 more reported names
Isocetyl ethylhexanoate, (+/-)PHTZMGCAFZLFOL-UHFFFAOYSA-NISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, (+/-)-
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match23208289

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

  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Conclusion: The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Isocetyl Ethylhexanoate... Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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 ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

INCI name

ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

Description

Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, isohexadecyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34621
Imported identity
ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
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 ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE 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.

ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE 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

ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE 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, ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 125804-19-5 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 ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE 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 ISOCETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE 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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