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PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE

Propanediol Benzoate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE 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 6946-99-2
CAS 6946-99-2PubChem CID 81378

1-O-benzoyl-1,3-propanediol

IUPAC name
3-hydroxypropyl benzoate
Molecular formula
C10H12O3
Molecular weight
180.20 g/mol
Exact mass
180.078644241 Da
XLogP3
1.8
Topological polar surface area
46.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:766791,3-Propanediol, monobenzoate3-benzoyloxy-1-propanolbenzoic acid 3-hydroxy-propyl esterBenzoic acid, 3-hydroxypropyl esterNSC 57388NSC-57388AI3-06378
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.

Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID
104921
Published in the Official Journal
Yes
Recorded by the Commission
2024-08-08
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Inventory details for PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE

INCI name

PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE

Description

Propanediol Benzoate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

Record provenance

Inventory reference
cosing-live-104921
Imported identity
PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE
Source update
2024-08-08
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
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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.
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

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 PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE 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.

PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE 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

PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE 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, PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 6946-99-2 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 PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE

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

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