What function does BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE carries the following function designation(s): SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT.

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InventoryRef cosing-live-1018542024-06-27

BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE

Bis-Ethylhexyl Azelate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 103-24-2

CAS 103-24-2PubChem CID 7642

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) azelate

IUPAC name: bis(2-ethylhexyl) nonanedioate

Molecular formula: C25H48O4
Molecular weight: 412.6 g/mol
Exact mass: 412.35526001 Da
XLogP3: 8.5
Topological polar surface area: 52.6 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Azelaic Acid Di(2-ethylhexyl) EsterTruflex DOXStaflex DOXPlastolein 9058Di(2-ethylhexyl) azelateSansocizer DOZNonanedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) esterPlastolein 9058DOZ

16 more reported names

Emery 2958DI-2-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATEEmolien 2986Plastolein 9058 DOZAzelaic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) esterUNII-5D67SBH6QBAzelaic acid, di(2-ethylhexyl)ester5D67SBH6QBDOZNonanedioic acid, 1,9-bis(2-ethylhexyl) esterAzelaic Acid Dioctyl EsterDi-(2-athylhexyl)-azelatBis-(2-ethylhexyl)ester kyseliny azelaoveAzelaic acid, di(2-ethylhexyl) esterCAS-103-24-2Octyl azelate

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL3183250
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID3026697

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Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID: 101854
Published in the Official Journal: Yes
Recorded by the Commission: 2024-06-27

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Inventory details for BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE

INCI name

BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE

Description

Bis-Ethylhexyl Azelate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

Record provenance

Inventory reference: cosing-live-101854
Imported identity: BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE
Source update: 2024-06-27

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE

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Key data

CAS

103-24-2

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Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EMULSION STABILISING: Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
FILM FORMING: Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
HAIR CONDITIONING: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SLIP MODIFIER: Enhancing the flow properties of other ingredients without reacting chemically with them.
SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT: Increasing the water content of the top layers of the skin. Humectants are primarily hygroscopic agents drawing moisture from the surrounding air.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

APHANOTHECE SACRUM POLYSACCHARIDESCHELATING; EMULSION STABILISING; FILM FORMING; HUMECTANT; SKIN PROTECTING; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING; D…

BEHENYL CANNABIS SEEDATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SLIP MODIFIER, SURFACE MODIFIER

BIS-OCTYLDODECYL AZELATESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; EMULSION STABILISING; FILM FORMING; HAIR CONDITIONING; SLIP MODIFIER…

C10-14 ALKYL POLYPROPANEDIOL-3 MYRISTATESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SOLVENT; DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT; SLIP MODIFIER

CANNABIDIETH-21SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; EMULSION STABILISING; FILM FORMING; FRAGRANCE; ORAL CARE; PERFUMING;…

CAPRYL CANNABIS SEEDATESKIN CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER, SURFACE MODIFIER

COLLOIDAL SILVERANTIMICROBIAL, SLIP MODIFIER

COTTONABSORBENT; ANTICAKING; BULKING; OPACIFYING; SLIP MODIFIER; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE 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-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE is also tagged with 6 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-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE 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-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for BIS-ETHYLHEXYL AZELATE

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

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