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InventoryRef 7567815/10/2010

DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE

Dihexadecyl 3,3'-thiobispropionate

DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE 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 3287-12-5
CAS 3287-12-5PubChem CID 76783

Dicetyl Thiodipropionate

The CIR Expert Panel concludes that Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Thiodipropionic Acid, Dicetyl Thiodipropionate, Dimyristyl Thiodipropionate, Distearyl Thiodipropionate, and Ditridecyl Thiodipropionate are safe as cosmetic ingredients in the practices of use and concentration given in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name
hexadecyl 3-(3-hexadecoxy-3-oxopropyl)sulfanylpropanoate
Molecular formula
C38H74O4S
Molecular weight
627.1 g/mol
Exact mass
626.53078201 Da
XLogP3
16.0
Topological polar surface area
77.9 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Propanoic acid, 3,3'-thiobis-, dihexadecyl ester62P18A9Q8NUNII-62P18A9Q8N3,3'-Thiobispropanoic acid, dihexadecyl esterDIHEXADECYL THIODIPROPIONATEEINECS 221-941-5Propanoic acid, 3,3'-thiobis-, 1,1'-dihexadecyl esterDIPALMITYL 3,3'-THIODIPROPIONATE
8 more reported names
PROPIONIC ACID, 3,3'-THIODI-, DIHEXADECYL ESTER1-HEXADECANOL DIESTER WITH 3,3'-THIODIPROPIONIC ACIDRefChem:133000DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE [INCI]221-941-5dihexadecyl 3,3'-sulfanediyldipropanoateDihexadecyl 3,3'-thiobispropionateIXDBUVCZCLQKJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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 DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE

INCI name

DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE

Description

Dihexadecyl 3,3'-thiobispropionate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
75678
Imported identity
DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE 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.

DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE 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

DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE 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, DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for DICETYL THIODIPROPIONATE

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

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