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PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE

2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE 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 7299-99-2
CAS 7299-99-2PubChem CID 110956

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

IUPAC name
[3-(2-ethylhexanoyloxy)-2,2-bis(2-ethylhexanoyloxymethyl)propyl] 2-ethylhexanoate
Molecular formula
C37H68O8
Molecular weight
640.9 g/mol
Exact mass
640.49141912 Da
XLogP3
11.3
Topological polar surface area
105.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Pentaerythritol tetra(2-ethylhexanoate)DUB PTOKAK PTOEINECS 230-743-8TRIVENT PE-48XJ7052W897HEST P-4-OSALACOS 5408
16 more reported names
NIKKOL PENTALAN-408HATCOL 5140NIKKOL PENTARATE-408EC 230-743-8NS-408Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,1'-[2,2-bis[[(2-ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl] esterpentaerythritol tetra-2-ethylhexanoateAEC PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE2,2-Bis(((2-ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy)methyl)propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)2-Ethylhexanoic acid, 2,2-bis(((1-oxo-2-ethylhexyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-propanediyl esterHexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 2,2-bis(((2-ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-propanediyl esterPENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-(2-ETHYL HEXANOATE)2,2-bis[[(2-ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 2,2-bis(((2-ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-propandiyl esterHexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 2,2-bis[[(2-ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl esterHexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,1'-(2,2-bis(((2-ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy)methyl)-1,3-propanediyl) ester
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 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE

INCI name

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE

Description

2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
36471
Imported identity
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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How PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE 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.

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE 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

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE 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.

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Source note for PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE

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

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