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InventoryRef 3545815/10/2010

MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE

Tetracosanoic acid, tetradecyl ester

MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE 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 42233-51-2
CAS 42233-51-2PubChem CID 22287965

Myristyl lignocerate

IUPAC name
tetradecyl tetracosanoate
Molecular formula
C38H76O2
Molecular weight
565.0 g/mol
Exact mass
564.58453166 Da
XLogP3
18.4
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Tetracosanoic acid, tetradecyl esterUNII-S4819521E0LOWXUVGRLYPUDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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 MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE

INCI name

MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE

Description

Tetracosanoic acid, tetradecyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
35458
Imported identity
MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE
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.

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How MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE 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.

MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE 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

MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE 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, MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 42233-51-2 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 MYRISTYL LIGNOCERATE

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

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