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InventoryRef 7769615/10/2010

OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE

Docosanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester

OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE 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 125804-08-2
CAS 125804-08-2PubChem CID 22623513

Octyldodecyl Behenate

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
2-octyldodecyl docosanoate
Molecular formula
C42H84O2
Molecular weight
621.1 g/mol
Exact mass
620.64713192 Da
XLogP3
20.3
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Docosanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl esterPelemol 2022Dermol 20222-Octyldodecyl behenateBZM9WE5P6FUNII-BZM9WE5P6FOctyldodecyl behenate [INCI]RefChem:167912

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match22623513

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

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

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 OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE

INCI name

OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE

Description

Docosanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
77696
Imported identity
OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
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.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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How OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE 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.

OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE 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

OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE 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, OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 125804-08-2 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 OCTYLDODECYL BEHENATE

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

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