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InventoryRef 3832115/10/2010

STEARYL BEHENATE

Octadecyl docosanoate

STEARYL BEHENATE 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 24271-12-3
CAS 24271-12-3PubChem CID 90435

Stearyl Behenate

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

IUPAC name
octadecyl docosanoate
Molecular formula
C40H80O2
Molecular weight
593.1 g/mol
Exact mass
592.61583179 Da
XLogP3
19.5
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Docosanoic acid, octadecyl esterBehenic acid stearyl esteroctadecanyl docosanoateA68S9UI39DEINECS 246-115-1WE(18:0/22:0)RefChem:889166STEARYL BEHENATE [INCI]
10 more reported names
246-115-1UNII-A68S9UI39DOctadecyl docosanoate List AcronymsTCL-00168HY-W127424Octadecyl docosanoate (Stearyl behenate)AS-56718WE(18:0/22:0); octadecyl docosanoateCS-0185658J-015427
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 STEARYL BEHENATE

INCI name

STEARYL BEHENATE

Description

Octadecyl docosanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
38321
Imported identity
STEARYL BEHENATE
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 STEARYL BEHENATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists STEARYL BEHENATE 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.

STEARYL BEHENATE 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

STEARYL BEHENATE 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, STEARYL BEHENATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 24271-12-3 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 STEARYL BEHENATE

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

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