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DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) malate

DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE 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 56235-92-8
CAS 56235-92-8PubChem CID 92070

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) malate

IUPAC name
bis(2-ethylhexyl) 2-hydroxybutanedioate
Molecular formula
C20H38O5
Molecular weight
358.5 g/mol
Exact mass
358.27192431 Da
XLogP3
5.6
Topological polar surface area
72.8 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

EINECS 260-070-5NSC 68868RefChem:568737260-070-5NCIOpen2_009931ZDVFAKWEMOAQQR-UHFFFAOYSA-NNSC-68868Bis(2-ethylhexyl) 2-hydroxysuccinate
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 DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE

INCI name

DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE

Description

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) malate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
75720
Imported identity
DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE
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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Additional official and scientific sources

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How DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE 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.

DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE 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

DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE 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, DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 56235-92-8 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 DIETHYLHEXYL MALATE

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

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