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InventoryRef 5599915/10/2010

ETHYL ETHER

Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis

ETHYL ETHER 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 60-29-7

CAS 60-29-7PubChem CID 3283

Diethyl Ether

Diethyl ether appears as a clear colorless liquid with an anesthetic odor. Flash point -49 °F. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors are heavier than air. Used as a solvent and to make other chemicals. — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name: ethoxyethane

Molecular formula: C4H10O
Molecular weight: 74.12 g/mol
Exact mass: 74.073164938 Da
XLogP3: 0.9
Topological polar surface area: 9.2 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

etherEthyl etherEthyl oxidePronarcolDiethyl oxideAetherAnesthetic etherAnaesthetic ether

16 more reported names

Solvent ether3-OxapentaneEther, ethylDiaethylaetherDwuetylowy eterEtere etilicoEther ethyliqueAnesthesia etherOxyde d'ethyle1,1'-OxybisethaneEthane, 1,1'-oxybis-Diethylaether1,1'-oxydiethaneEthyl ether, tech.Sulfuric etherEtherum

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:35702
ChEMBL:CHEMBL16264
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID3021720
PubMed:28717108
PubMed:23057333
PubMed:23008459
PubMed:22986051
PubMed:22980319
PubMed:22969464
PubMed:22964031
PubMed:22962021
PubMed:22951393
PubMed:22944719
PubMed:22931784
PubMed:22928580

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 ETHYL ETHER

INCI name

ETHYL ETHER

Ph. Eur. name

aether

Description

Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 55999
Imported identity: ETHYL ETHER
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ETHYL ETHER

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Key data

CAS

60-29-7

200-467-2

Restriction

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Function

SOLVENT: Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#10061 · ETHYL ETHER

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

ETHOXYETHANOLSOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

ETHOXYETHANOL ACETATESOLVENT

ETHYL ACETATEPERFUMING, SOLVENT

ETHYL AZELAIC ACID/PROPANEDIOL COPOLYMERPLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

ETHYL GLYCERIN ACETAL LEVULINATESOLVENT

ETHYL HEXANEDIOLSOLVENT

ETHYL LACTATEPERFUMING, SOLVENT

ETHYL LEVULINATESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SOLVENT

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ETHYL ETHER appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ETHYL ETHER 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.

ETHYL ETHER is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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

ETHYL ETHER 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, ETHYL ETHER carries the following function designation(s):

SOLVENT

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Source note for ETHYL ETHER

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

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