Cosmetic Ingredient

Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate

Also known as: 2-Butenedioic acid, 1,4-bis(1-methylheptyl) ester, 2-Butenedioic acid, bis(1-methylheptyl) ester, 1,4-Bis(1-methylheptyl) 2-butenedioate

CAS 97298-48-1

Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate (CAS 97298-48-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat.

View cosmetic safety profile for BIS(1-METHYLHEPTYL) MALEATE →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
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 9 fields
Name
Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate
CAS Number
97298-48-1
DTXSID
DTXSID80866601
Molecular Formula
C20H36O4
InChI Key
GUURYVGBDPXTOK-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
340.261359639
Synonyms
2-Butenedioic acid, 1,4-bis(1-methylheptyl) ester2-Butenedioic acid, bis(1-methylheptyl) ester1,4-Bis(1-methylheptyl) 2-butenedioate

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 records
SolventSoftener and conditionerPlasticizer

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredientUShttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750014001632
non_food_useUShttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750014001632
PesticidesUShttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750014001632

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

What regulatory lists include Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate?

Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient, non_food_use, Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name BIS(1-METHYLHEPTYL) MALEATE. 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 Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate used outside industrial chemicals?

Dioctan-2-yl but-2-enedioate also appears in cosmetics databases.