Bis-Propylheptyl Carbonate

Bis-Propylheptyl Carbonate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 87573553
AKA: CETIOL KE 4664, Carbonic acid, Bis (2-propylheptyl) ester, 1-HEPTANOL, 1'-CARBONATE, Dipropylheptyl Carbonate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from propyl and heptyl alcohols combined with carbonic acid or its derivatives as starting materials. Produced through esterification reaction, where alcohols react with carbonate compounds under controlled catalytic conditions.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following 6 dialkyl carbonates are safe in the present practices of use and concentration, as described in this safety assessment, when formulated to be non-irritating...Bis-Propylheptyl Carbonate...
Formula
C21H42O3
Mol. Weight
342.60
CAS #
1238449-42-7
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2016
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR