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DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE

2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid, Ditetradecyl Ester

DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE 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 94237-18-0
CAS 94237-18-0PubChem CID 44151365

Dimyristyl tartrate

IUPAC name
ditetradecyl (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate
Molecular formula
C32H62O6
Molecular weight
542.8 g/mol
Exact mass
542.45463969 Da
XLogP3
12.3
Topological polar surface area
93.1 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
2

Also known as

UNII-J5554NWH79myristyl tartrateJ5554NWH79EINECS 304-118-6COSMACOL ETLPRefChem:134422DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE [INCI]BUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXY-(2R,3R)-, 1,4-DITETRADECYL ESTER
8 more reported names
BUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXY-(2R,3R)-, DITETRADECYL ESTERBUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXY-(R-(R*,R*))-, DITETRADECYL ESTER304-118-6Ditetradecyl (R(R*,R*))-tartrateQLVARBCGUNCRTA-LOYHVIPDSA-NBUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXY- (2R,3R)-, 1,4-DITETRADECYL ESTERBUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXY- (2R,3R)-, DITETRADECYL ESTERBUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXY- (R-(R*,R*))-, DITETRADECYL 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 DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE

INCI name

DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE

Description

2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid, Ditetradecyl Ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
55931
Imported identity
DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE
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 DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE 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.

DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE 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

DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE 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, DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for DIMYRISTYL TARTRATE

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

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