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BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE

Butyl O-acetylricinoleate

BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE 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 140-04-5
CAS 140-04-5PubChem CID 5354171

9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-(acetyloxy)-, butyl ester, (9Z,12R)-

IUPAC name
butyl (Z,12R)-12-acetyloxyoctadec-9-enoate
Molecular formula
C24H44O4
Molecular weight
396.6 g/mol
Exact mass
396.32395988 Da
XLogP3
7.9
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

Flexricin P 6Butyl acetyl ricinoleateBakers P-6Butyl 12-acetoxyoleateRicinoleic acid, butyl ester, acetateBUTYL ACETYLRICINOLEATEUNII-L4C4J38313NSC 2319
16 more reported names
NSC-2319EINECS 205-393-4L4C4J38313AI3-00400Butyl 12-(acetyloxy)-9-octadecenoate9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-(acetyloxy)-, butyl ester, (R-(Z))-9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-(acetyloxy)-, butyl ester9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-(acetyloxy)-, butyl ester, (theta-(Z))-RefChem:108137BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE [INCI]Ricinoleic acid, butyl ester, acetate (8CI)9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-(acetyloxy)-, butyl ester, (R-(Z))-(9CI)205-393-4BarylButyl O-acetylricinoleatebutyl (9Z,12R)-12-(acetyloxy)octadec-9-enoate
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 BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE

INCI name

BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE

Description

Butyl O-acetylricinoleate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
74738
Imported identity
BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE
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 BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE 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.

BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE 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

BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE 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.

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Source note for BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE

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

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