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InventoryRef 3530815/10/2010

METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE

2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4-methyl-2-oxazoline-4-methanol

METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE 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 14408-42-5
CAS 14408-42-5PubChem CID 6435848

2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4-methyl-2-oxazoline-4-methanol

IUPAC name
[2-[(E)-heptadec-8-enyl]-4-methyl-5H-1,3-oxazol-4-yl]methanol
Molecular formula
C22H41NO2
Molecular weight
351.6 g/mol
Exact mass
351.313729551 Da
XLogP3
6.8
Topological polar surface area
41.8 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

EINECS 238-387-5Methyl hydroxymethyl oleyl oxazoline2-Oxazoline-4-methanol, 2-(8-heptadecenyl)-4-methyl-4-Oxazolemethanol, 2-(8-heptadecenyl)-4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-RefChem:253041238-387-5

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 METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE

INCI name

METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE

Description

2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4-methyl-2-oxazoline-4-methanol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
35308
Imported identity
METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ANTISTATIC
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE 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.

METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE 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

METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE 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, METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 14408-42-5 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 METHYL HYDROXYMETHYL OLEYL OXAZOLINE

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

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