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InventoryRef 7569715/10/2010

DIETHYL GLUTAMATE

DL-Glutamic acid, diethyl ester

DIETHYL GLUTAMATE 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.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 16450-41-2
CAS 16450-41-2PubChem CID 73961

Glutamic acid diethyl ester

IUPAC name
diethyl (2S)-2-aminopentanedioate
Molecular formula
C9H17NO4
Molecular weight
203.24 g/mol
Exact mass
203.11575802 Da
XLogP3
0.2
Topological polar surface area
78.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

Glutamyl diethyl esterL-Glutamate diethylester54QM1L3N85RefChem:587226Diethyl L-glutamateDiethyl glutamateL-GLUTAMIC ACID DIETHYL ESTERL-Glutamic acid, diethyl ester
15 more reported names
(S)-DIETHYL 2-AMINOPENTANEDIOATEGlutamic acid, diethyl esterGlutamic acid, diethyl ester, L-L-Glutamic acid, 1,5-diethyl ester.alpha.,.gamma.-Diethyl glutamateL-Glutamic acid .alpha.,.gamma.-diethyl esterUNII-54QM1L3N85diethyl-L-glutamatel-glu diethyl esterL-GDEEL-Glutamate diethyl esterT2A2497L(S)-GLUTAMIC ACID DIETHYL ESTERCAS_16450-41-2CS-0108420
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.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 55895-85-7
CAS 55895-85-7PubChem CID 408343

Diethyl 2-aminopentanedioate

IUPAC name
diethyl 2-aminopentanedioate
Molecular formula
C9H17NO4
Molecular weight
203.24 g/mol
Exact mass
203.11575802 Da
XLogP3
0.2
Topological polar surface area
78.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:337815Glutaminsaurediethylester
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 DIETHYL GLUTAMATE

INCI name

DIETHYL GLUTAMATE

Description

DL-Glutamic acid, diethyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
75697
Imported identity
DIETHYL GLUTAMATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS
55895-85-7 / 16450-41-2
EC
Restriction
Function
ANTISTATIC
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How DIETHYL GLUTAMATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIETHYL GLUTAMATE 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.

DIETHYL GLUTAMATE 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

DIETHYL GLUTAMATE 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, DIETHYL GLUTAMATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 55895-85-7 / 16450-41-2 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 DIETHYL GLUTAMATE

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

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