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C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN)

C7-8 Isoalkane is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 7 to 8 carbons in the alkyl chain.

C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN) 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 90622-56-3

CAS 90622-56-3PubChem CID 11511

2,4-Dimethylhexane

2,4-dimethylhexane is an alkane that is hexane carrying a methyl group at positions 2 and 4. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound and an alkane. It derives from a hydride of a hexane. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: 2,4-dimethylhexane

Molecular formula: C8H18
Molecular weight: 114.23 g/mol
Exact mass: 114.140850574 Da
XLogP3: 4.0
Topological polar surface area: 0.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 0
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

589-43-5Hexane, 2,4-dimethyl-2,4-dimethyl-hexane9A9NBD65O2NSC-74171CHEBI:141561RefChem:1059783(+-)-2,4-Dimethylhexane

15 more reported names

209-649-6EINECS 292-458-5(+/-)-2,4-DIMETHYLHEXANE2,4-Dimethyl hexaneEINECS 209-649-6NSC 74171hexane, 2,4-dimethyl2-methyl-4-ethyl-pentaneUNII-9A9NBD65O22,4-Dimethylhexane, 99%(+/-)-2,4-dimethyl hexaneDB-053290D11102,4-Dimethylhexane Solution in Methanol, 1000ug/mLInChI=1/C8H18/c1-5-8(4)6-7(2)3/h7-8H,5-6H2,1-4H

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:141561
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID60873237
PubMed:20803744
PubMed:18698642
PubMed:16600546

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Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID: 102171
Published in the Official Journal: Yes
Recorded by the Commission: 2024-06-18

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Inventory details for C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN)

INCI name

C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN)

Description

C7-8 Isoalkane is a mixture of branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons with 7 to 8 carbons in the alkyl chain.

Record provenance

Inventory reference: cosing-live-102171
Imported identity: C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN)
Source update: 2024-06-18

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN)

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Key data

CAS

64741-66-8/ 90622-56-3/ 70024-92-9

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Restriction

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Function

SOLVENT: Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#4773 · C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN)

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

C20-40 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C20-40 ISOPARAFFIN)SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SOLVENT

C20-40 ISOPARAFFINSKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT

C6-12 PERFLUOROALKYLETHANOLHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT

C7-8 ISOALKANESOLVENT; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

C7-8 ISOPARAFFINSOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

C8-10 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE/AROMATIC HYDROCARBONSSOLVENT

C8-12 ACID TRIGLYCERIDESKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

C8-9 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANESOLVENT

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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 C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN) appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN) 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.

C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN) 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

C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN) 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, C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN) carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 64741-66-8/ 90622-56-3/ 70024-92-9 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 C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN)

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for C7-8 ISOALKANE (FORMERLY C7-8 ISOPARAFFIN) from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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