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InventoryRef 7473415/10/2010

BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenoxy]-, (18 mol EO average molar ratio)

BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID 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 104909-82-2
CAS 104909-82-2PubChem CID 16213063

4-Tert-butylphenol;ethane-1,2-diol;2-hydroxyacetic acid

IUPAC name
4-tert-butylphenol;ethane-1,2-diol;2-hydroxyacetic acid
Molecular formula
C14H24O6
Molecular weight
288.34 g/mol
Exact mass
288.15728848 Da
Topological polar surface area
118.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
5
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

OAGSUPHYBVNDLY-UHFFFAOYSA-NGlycolic acid ethoxylate 4-tert-butylphenyl ether, average Mn ~380
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match16213063

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

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
EMBL-EBI ChEBINo exact record2026-08-31
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

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 BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID

INCI name

BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenoxy]-, (18 mol EO average molar ratio)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
74734
Imported identity
BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

Records sharing a CAS or EC identity

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How BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID 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.

BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID is also tagged with 3 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

BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID 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, BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 104909-82-2 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 BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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