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CETYL DIMETHYLBUTYL ETHER

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 7LAB1GXG9G · registered name CETYL DIMETHYLBUTYL ETHER · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Fatty Ethers as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name セチルジメチルブチル: 本品は、セタノール(*)のジメチルブチルエーテルであり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CETYL DIMETHYLBUTYL ETHERINCI세틸다이메틸부틸에터Korean label name (MFDS standard)セチルジメチルブチルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
185143-68-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID201021958
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID901506864
IUPAC
1-[(4-Methylpentan-2-yl)oxy]hexadecane
Molecular formula
C22H46O
Molecular weight
326.609 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 1 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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