Dibehenyl Fumarate
AKA “
Didocosyl fumarate, UNII-1IZ2U11X1E, 1IZ2U11X1E, EINECS 256-234-0, MARRIX 222, 2-BUTENEDIOIC ACID (E)-, DIDOCOSYL ESTER, 2-BUTENEDIOIC ACID (2E)-, 1, 4-DIDOCOSYL ESTER, RefChem:132782
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Ingredient Facts
Dibehenyl fumarate
AKA: Didocosyl fumarate, UNII-1IZ2U11X1E, 1IZ2U11X1E, EINECS 256-234-0, MARRIX 222, 2-BUTENEDIOIC ACID (E)-, DIDOCOSYL ESTER, 2-BUTENEDIOIC ACID (2E)-, 1, 4-DIDOCOSYL ESTER, RefChem:132782
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Not Clean
1,4-bis-Docosanyl butenedioate
Formula
C48H92O4
Mol. Weight
733.20
CAS #
45322-31-4
Form
Powder
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester combining behenyl alcohol with fumaric acid, developed for contemporary cosmetic texturizing. Used to improve spreadability and create non-greasy sensory profiles in skincare.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Non-Comedogenic
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Dibehenyl Fumarate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR