Cosmetic Ingredient

Butylphthalimide

INCI: BUTYLPHTHALIMIDE
CAS 1515-72-6 (N-Butylphthalimide) EC 216-157-5
1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-Dione, 2-Butyl-
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Plasticizer, film forming agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-Dione, 2-Butyl-

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1515-72-6 (N-Butylphthalimide)
EC Number
216-157-5
INCI
BUTYLPHTHALIMIDE
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026