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HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL

2-hydroxy-1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methylpropan-1-one; 2-hydroxy-4'-hydroxyethoxy-2-methylpropiophenone

HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL 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 106797-53-9
CAS 106797-53-9PubChem CID 86266

2-Hydroxy-1-(4-(hydroxyethoxy)phenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanone

2-Hydroxy-4'-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methylpropiophenone is an aromatic ketone. ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-hydroxy-1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methylpropan-1-one
Molecular formula
C12H16O4
Molecular weight
224.25 g/mol
Exact mass
224.10485899 Da
XLogP3
0.8
Topological polar surface area
66.8 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Irgacure 29592-hydroxy-1-[4-(hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methyl-1-propanoneRefChem:4363212-Hydroxy-1-(4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl)-2-methylpropan-1-one2-Hydroxy-4'-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methylpropiophenone2-Hydroxy-1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methyl-1-propanoneDarocur 2959I2959
16 more reported names
1-Propanone, 2-hydroxy-1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methyl-Darocur 25952-hydroxy-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methylpropiophenone2-hydroxy-4'-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methyl propiophenone2-Hydroxy-1-(4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanone2-Hydroxy-4 inverted exclamation marka-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methylpropiophenone1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-propanone2-hydroxy-1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methyl-propan-1-one1-Propanone, 2-hydroxy-1-(4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl)-2-methyl-4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)phenyl 2-hydroxy-2-propyl ketone1-(4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl)-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-1-one2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]propan-1-oneIRGACURE2959photoinitiator 29592-hydroxy-1-[4-(2IRGC 2959
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Exact identifier matchCHEBI:170047

2-Hydroxy-4'-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methylpropiophenone

Formula
C12H16O4
Average mass
224.256 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
224.10486 Da
Formal charge
0
  • aromatic ketone — is a (CHEBI:76224)
  • aromatic ketone — is a (CHEBI:76224)
Additional curated names
2-hydroxy-1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methylpropan-1-one
Cross-references from this source

Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Source updated: 2024-07-29. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match86266

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • GHS Hazard Statements: H412 (100%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P273, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 2139 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

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
EMBL-EBI ChEBIExact match2026-08-31
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 HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL

INCI name

HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL

Description

2-hydroxy-1-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methylpropan-1-one; 2-hydroxy-4'-hydroxyethoxy-2-methylpropiophenone

Record provenance

Inventory reference
97067
Imported identity
HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL
Source update
15/04/2019
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
600-777-1, 402-670-3
Restriction
Function
REDUCING
Changing the chemical nature of another ingredient by adding hydrogen (or removing oxygen).

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

11 external databases to check this identity in

How HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL 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.

HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL 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

HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL 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.

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Source note for HYDROXYETHOXY BENZOYL ISOPROPANOL

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

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