Cetyl Isononanoate

Cetyl Isononanoate

AKA “Hexadecyl isononanoate, Z371W2270H, Isononanoic acid, hexadecyl ester, RefChem:786049, 284-424-3, 84878-33-1, EINECS 284-424-3, SCHEMBL13734568, UNII-Z371W2270H”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Cetyl isononanoate

AKA: Hexadecyl isononanoate, Z371W2270H, Isononanoic acid, Hexadecyl ester, RefChem:786049, 284-424-3, 84878-33-1, EINECS 284-424-3, SCHEMBL13734568, UNII-Z371W2270H

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Formula

C25H50O2

Mol. Weight

382.70

CAS #

84878-33-1

Form

Liquid

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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.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as a lightweight conditioning and emollient ingredient. Designed to provide skin conditioning benefits without occlusive residue in modern cosmetics.