Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

AKA “2-Ethylhexyl 3, 5, 5-trimethylhexanoate, Dragoxat 89, Hexanoic acid, 3, 5-trimethyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, I6KB4GE3K4, DUB INO, EINECS 275-073-7, Isononanoic acid, PELEMOL 89, 2-ethylhexyl isopelargonate”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Ethylhexyl isononanoate

AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl 3, 5, 5-trimethylhexanoate, Dragoxat 89, Hexanoic acid, 3, 5-trimethyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, I6KB4GE3K4, DUB INO, EINECS 275-073-7, Isononanoic acid, PELEMOL 89, 2-ethylhexyl isopelargonate

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

C17H34O2

Mol. Weight

270.50

CAS #

71566-49-9

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

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Functions

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 for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Functions as a lightweight emollient and solvent in sunscreens, oils, and lightweight skincare products.