DIHEXYL FUMARATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Skin-conditioning emollient ester that gives products a smooth, non-greasy feel.
Dihexyl fumarate is the diester of fumaric acid (a trans-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid) with n-hexanol. The trans-alkene double bond in fumaric acid results in a rigid molecular geometry, differentiating it from the saturated diethyl succinate. Fumaric acid esters have been studied for dermatological applications; dihexyl fumarate is used as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations. Not specifically restricted under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The compound is expected to have low acute toxicity based on structural analogy with other dialkyl fumarates which show favorable safety profiles in cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning emollient
- Light texture, non-greasy feel
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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