Solvent
DIPENTYLOXY CYCLOHEXANE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic cyclohexane ether used as a cosmetic solvent/emollient. Thin public data — defaults to cautious yellow.
Dipentyloxy Cyclohexane is a small synthetic compound consisting of a cyclohexane ring bearing two pentyloxy ether substituents. It is positioned in cosmetics as a non-polar solvent and emollient with silicone-like skin feel but without the environmental-persistence profile of cyclic silicones. The parent cyclohexane structure has good class-level toxicity data, and simple aliphatic ethers are generally low-irritation. However, this specific INCI has no CIR or SCCS review and limited peer-reviewed cosmetic safety literature. Typical cosmetic use is expected at 1-10% in skincare/color cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Synthetic cyclohexane-based solvent/emollient
- Low volatility, clean skin feel
- Potential replacement for some silicones
Known concerns
- No CIR or SCCS review
- Limited public safety data
- Generic small-molecule — composition depends on synthesis
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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