What function does METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE carries the following function designation(s): SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING.

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METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE

Methylheptyl Lactate is the organic compoud that conforms to the formula:

METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE 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 5349-85-9

CAS 5349-85-9PubChem CID 219671

Octan-2-yl 2-hydroxypropanoate

IUPAC name: octan-2-yl 2-hydroxypropanoate

Molecular formula: C11H22O3
Molecular weight: 202.29 g/mol
Exact mass: 202.15689456 Da
XLogP3: 3.2
Topological polar surface area: 46.5 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 3
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Methylheptyl lactateAntil CL 100NSC-1265NSC-38575V50ND3AL3Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1-methylheptyl ester2-octyl lactateNSC3857

5 more reported names

UNII-5V50ND3AL3Methylheptyl lactate [INCI]NSC1265LACTIC ACID, 1-METHYLHEPTYL ESTERDS-002718

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID00968217

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Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID: 99667
Entry status: Active
Published in the Official Journal: Yes
Recorded by the Commission: 2023-05-23

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Inventory details for METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE

INCI name

METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE

Description

Methylheptyl Lactate is the organic compoud that conforms to the formula:

Record provenance

Inventory reference: cosing-live-99667
Imported identity: METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE
Source update: 2023-05-23

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE

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Key data

CAS

5349-85-9

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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.
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING: Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
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.

#16636 · METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

METHYL ISOSTEARATESKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

METHYLDIHYDROXYPROPYLAMIDO UNDECYL DECYL DIMETHICONESURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

METHYLGLUCOSE DIOLEATE/HYDROXYSTEARATESURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

METHYLSILANOL PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATESKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

METHYLSILANOL TRI-PEG-8 GLYCERYL COCOATESKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

MINKAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINEANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

MIPA-C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-3 ACETATE (FORMERLY MIPA-C12-14 SEC-PARETH-3 ACETATE)SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING; SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING; SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE; SURFACTANT - CLEANSI…

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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 METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE 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.

METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE is also tagged with 3 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

METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE 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, METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE

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

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