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CHIMYL STEARATE

Octadecanoic acid, 3-hexadecyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl ester

CHIMYL STEARATE 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 109210-83-5
CAS 109210-83-5PubChem CID 13848034

Chimyl Stearate

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. — Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name
(3-hexadecoxy-2-hydroxypropyl) octadecanoate
Molecular formula
C37H74O4
Molecular weight
583.0 g/mol
Exact mass
582.55871084 Da
XLogP3
15.5
Topological polar surface area
55.8 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Stearic acid, chimyl esterOctadecanoic acid, chimyl esterUNII-C9C9A079XTC9C9A079XTOctadecanoic acid, 3-hexadecyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl esterOctadecanoic acid, 3-(hexadecyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl esterOctadecanoic acid, monoester with 3-(hexadecyloxy)-1,2-propanediolRefChem:125197
2 more reported names
CHIMYL STEARATE [INCI]3-(Hexadecyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl octadecanoate
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match13848034

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Conclusion: The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
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 CHIMYL STEARATE

INCI name

CHIMYL STEARATE

Description

Octadecanoic acid, 3-hexadecyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
75062
Imported identity
CHIMYL STEARATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
109210-83-5
EC
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Restriction
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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.
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.

#6128 · CHIMYL STEARATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

CETYL PEG/PPG-15/15 BUTYL ETHER DIMETHICONESKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CETYL PEG/PPG-7/3 DIMETHICONEEMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CETYL PHOSPHATESURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDEANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, ORAL CARE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACT…
CHITOSAN BEESWAX AMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING; FILM FORMING; HAIR CONDITIONING; SKIN PROT…
CHITOSAN ISOSTEARAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDEHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIF…
CHITOSAN LAURAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDESKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CHITOSAN PCA PALMITAMIDE SUCCINAMIDESKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How CHIMYL STEARATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CHIMYL STEARATE 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.

CHIMYL STEARATE 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.

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Source note for CHIMYL STEARATE

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

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