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InventoryRef 9334526/02/2016

BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE

2,5,7,10-Tetraoxaundecane

BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE 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 4431-83-8
CAS 4431-83-8PubChem CID 78164

2,5,7,10-Tetraoxaundecane

IUPAC name
1-methoxy-2-(2-methoxyethoxymethoxy)ethane
Molecular formula
C7H16O4
Molecular weight
164.20 g/mol
Exact mass
164.10485899 Da
XLogP3
-0.4
Topological polar surface area
36.9 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

BIS(2-METHOXYETHOXY)METHANEBis-methoxyethoxy methaneUNII-0AU083F9GJ0AU083F9GJNSC-5225EINECS 224-631-8Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether formalEC 224-631-8
16 more reported names
NSC 5225METHANE, BIS(2-METHOXYETHOXY)-2,5,7,10-TETRAOXAUNDECANE (TOU)FORMALDEHYDE BIS(2-METHOXYETHYL) ACETALRefChem:82663BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE [INCI]2,7,10-TetraoxaundecaneNSC5225Formaldehyde bis(2-methoxyethyl)acetalFormaldehyde2-methoxyethylacetalbis-(2-methoxy-aethoxy)-methanIS(2-METHOXYETHOXY)METHANEBS-23490DB-051208CS-02063841-methoxy-2-(2-methoxy-ethoxy-methoxy)-ethane
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 BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE

INCI name

BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE

Description

2,5,7,10-Tetraoxaundecane

Record provenance

Inventory reference
93345
Imported identity
BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE
Source update
26/02/2016
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

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 BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE 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.

BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE 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

BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE 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, BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for BIS-METHOXYETHOXY METHANE

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

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