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InventoryRef 7495815/10/2010

CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE

Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyhexadecyl ester

CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE 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 247232-39-9
CAS 247232-39-9PubChem CID 71587668

Cetyl glycol isostearate

IUPAC name
2-hydroxyhexadecyl 16-methylheptadecanoate
Molecular formula
C34H68O3
Molecular weight
524.9 g/mol
Exact mass
524.51684603 Da
XLogP3
14.8
Topological polar surface area
46.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Cetyl glycol 1-isostearateUNII-L40H81G410Cetyl glycol isostearate [INCI]Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyhexadecyl esterL40H81G410Heptadecanoic acid, 16-methyl-, 2-hydroxyhexadecyl esterRefChem:124713(+-)-CETYL GLYCOL 1-ISOSTEARATE
3 more reported names
CETYL GLYCOL 1-ISOSTEARATE, (+-)-(+/-)-Cetyl glycol 1-isostearateCetyl glycol 1-isostearate, (+/-)-
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 CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE

INCI name

CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE

Description

Isooctadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyhexadecyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
74958
Imported identity
CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
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 CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE 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.

CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE 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

CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE 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, CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 247232-39-9 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 CETYL GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE

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

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