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InventoryRef 8694215/10/2010

DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE

Pentanedioic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,5-dimethyl ester

DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE 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 14035-94-0
CAS 14035-94-0PubChem CID 118086

Dimethyl methylglutarate

IUPAC name
dimethyl 2-methylpentanedioate
Molecular formula
C8H14O4
Molecular weight
174.19 g/mol
Exact mass
174.08920892 Da
XLogP3
0.8
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Pentanedioic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,5-dimethyl ester1,5-DIMETHYL 2-METHYLPENTANEDIOATErhodiasolv irisPentanedioic acid, 2-methyl-, dimethyl esterGlutaric acid, 2-methyl-, dimethyl ester728OFW5M9GDimethyl .alpha.-methylglutarate.alpha.-Methylglutaric acid dimethyl ester
16 more reported names
RefChem:588285Dimethyl alpha-methylglutarate(+-)-DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATEDIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE [INCI]alpha-Methylglutaric acid dimethyl esterDIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE, (+-)-604-181-22-Methylpentanedioic acid dimethyl esterUNII-728OFW5M9GEINECS 251-552-6dimethyl 2-methyl-glutarateDimethyl 2-methylpentanedioate #Dimethyl 2-methylpentane-1,5-dioate(+/-)-DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATEAS-82121DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE, (+/-)-
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 DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE

INCI name

DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE

Description

Pentanedioic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,5-dimethyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
86942
Imported identity
DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE 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.

DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE 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

DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE 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, DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for DIMETHYL METHYLGLUTARATE

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

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