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InventoryRef 5584715/10/2010

DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE

2-Butenedioic Acid, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester

DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 128111-61-5
CAS 128111-61-5PubChem CID 57347398

4-[(3-Ethyloctan-3-YL)oxy]-4-oxobut-2-enoate

IUPAC name
4-(3-ethyloctan-3-yloxy)-4-oxobut-2-enoate
Molecular formula
C14H23O4-
Molecular weight
255.33 g/mol
Exact mass
255.15963421 Da
XLogP3
4.5
Topological polar surface area
66.4 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match57347398

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

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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Additional source coverage and match status
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NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 141-02-6
CAS 141-02-6PubChem CID 5370325

2-Ethylhexyl fumarate

IUPAC name
bis(2-ethylhexyl) (E)-but-2-enedioate
Molecular formula
C20H36O4
Molecular weight
340.5 g/mol
Exact mass
340.26135963 Da
XLogP3
6.5
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) fumarateDi(2-ethylhexyl) fumarateRC Comonomer DOFDIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATEEINECS 205-448-22-Butenedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester2-BUTENEDIOIC ACID (E)-, BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) ESTERBRN 1729134
16 more reported names
2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, bis(2-ethylhexyl) esterAI3-1741519Q90W09ESFUMARIC ACID, BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) ESTERBERNEL ESTER 284Bis-(2-ethylhexyl)ester kyseliny fumarove [Czech]2-Butenedioic acid, (E)-, bis(2-ethylhexyl) esterBis-(2-ethylhexyl)ester kyseliny fumaroveEC 205-448-22-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, 1,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl) esterDi(2ethylhexyl) fumarateRefChem:471989Bis(2ethylhexyl) fumarateDIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE [INCI]Fumaric acid, bis(2ethylhexyl) esterBis(2ethylhexyl)ester kyseliny fumarove
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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 DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE

INCI name

DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE

Description

2-Butenedioic Acid, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
55847
Imported identity
DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
141-02-6 / 128111-61-5
EC
205-448-2 /
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.

#8607 · DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

DIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, UV ABSORBER
DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATEFILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
DIETHYLHEXYL CARBONATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
DIETHYLHEXYL DIMER DILINOLEATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
DIETHYLHEXYL ISOEICOSANEDIOATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
DIETHYLHEXYL MALATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
DIETHYLHEXYL MALEATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
DIETHYLHEXYL SEBACATEFILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE 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.

DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE 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

DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE 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, DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 141-02-6 / 128111-61-5 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 DIETHYLHEXYL FUMARATE

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

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