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ISOAMYL STEARATE

Octadecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester

ISOAMYL STEARATE 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 627-88-3
CAS 627-88-3PubChem CID 69397

Isoamyl stearate

IUPAC name
3-methylbutyl octadecanoate
Molecular formula
C23H46O2
Molecular weight
354.6 g/mol
Exact mass
354.349780706 Da
XLogP3
10.2
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Isopentyl stearate3-methylbutyl stearateOctadecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester0OF33FPU9GOXISMOOTH STEINECS 211-015-9ISOPENTYL ALCOHOL, STEARATERefChem:791560
5 more reported names
ISOAMYL STEARATE [INCI]211-015-93-Methyl-2-butenyl octadecanoateWE(4:1(2)(3Me)/18:0)UNII-0OF33FPU9G
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 ISOAMYL STEARATE

INCI name

ISOAMYL STEARATE

Description

Octadecanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
91752
Imported identity
ISOAMYL STEARATE
Source update
08/10/2014
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 ISOAMYL STEARATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ISOAMYL STEARATE 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.

ISOAMYL STEARATE 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

ISOAMYL STEARATE 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, ISOAMYL STEARATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 627-88-3 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 ISOAMYL STEARATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ISOAMYL STEARATE 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 ISOAMYL STEARATE 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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