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HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH

Hydroxypropyl Starch is a propylene glycol ether of starch

HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH 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 9049-76-7
CAS 9049-76-7PubChem CID 24847857

2-O-(2,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6))hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitol

IUPAC name
5-[6-[[3,4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-5-[3-(2,3-dihydroxy-2-methylpropoxy)-4-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-3,4-dihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyloxane-3,4-diol
Molecular formula
C31H56O22
Molecular weight
780.8 g/mol
Exact mass
780.32632341 Da
XLogP3
-8.1
Topological polar surface area
335.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
12
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
22
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-O-(2,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->4)-[4-O-methylhexopyranosyl-(1->6)]hexopyranosyl-(1->5)-2,6-anhydro-1-deoxyheptitolRefChem:1063954Hydroxypropyl starch etherVYIPQJQYDCRXMM-UHFFFAOYSA-NHydroxypropyl starch ether pound HPS pound(c)
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 HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH

INCI name

HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH

Description

Hydroxypropyl Starch is a propylene glycol ether of starch

Record provenance

Inventory reference
56833
Imported identity
HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS
9049-76-7 / 68584-86-1
EC
Restriction
Function
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.

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How HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH 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.

HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH 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

HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH 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, HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 9049-76-7 / 68584-86-1 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 HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH

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

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