Cosmetic Ingredient

5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, ethyl ester

Also known as: Ethyl 5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoate (all Z), Arachidonic acid, ethyl ester

CAS 1808-26-0

5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, ethyl ester (CAS 1808-26-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 7 fields
Name
5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, ethyl ester
CAS Number
1808-26-0
Molecular Formula
C22H36O2
InChI Key
SNXPWYFWAZVIAU-GKFVBPDJSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
332.27153
Synonyms
Ethyl 5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoate (all Z)Arachidonic acid, ethyl ester

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
Softener and conditioner

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, ethyl ester used in cosmetics?

Yes, 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, ethyl ester is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Ethyl Arachidonate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, ethyl ester come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, ethyl ester used outside industrial chemicals?

5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, ethyl ester also appears in cosmetics databases.