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DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE

Butanedioic acid, 1,4-diheptyl ester

DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE 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 15872-89-6
CAS 15872-89-6PubChem CID 85155

Diheptyl succinate

IUPAC name
diheptyl butanedioate
Molecular formula
C18H34O4
Molecular weight
314.5 g/mol
Exact mass
314.24570956 Da
XLogP3
6.1
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Butanedioic acid, diheptyl esterUNII-057N7SS26YLEXFEEL DHS057N7SS26YEINECS 239-996-9SUCCINIC ACID, DIHEPTYL ESTERBUTANEDIOIC ACID, 1,4-DIHEPTYL ESTERRefChem:133658
3 more reported names
DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE [INCI]239-996-9PBZAGXRVDLNBCJ-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 DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE

INCI name

DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE

Description

Butanedioic acid, 1,4-diheptyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
89621
Imported identity
DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE
Source update
21/01/2013
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
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.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE 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.

DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE 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

DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE 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, DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 15872-89-6 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 DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE

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

Use this inventory page to research DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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