Dimethyl Succinate

Dimethyl Succinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, fragrance agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIMETHYL SUCCINATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
CAS number106-65-0
EC number203-419-9
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches170

Used in

Nail Care 33.3%Facial Treatments 16.7%General Moisturizers 16.7%Toners 16.7%Wash Off Masks 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Dimethyl Succinate do in skincare?
Dimethyl Succinate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dimethyl Succinate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dimethyl Succinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially nail care (33.3% of its uses).

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