Ethylhexyl Pelargonate

AKA “2-Ethylhexyl nonanoate, 2-Ethylhexyl pelargonate, 59587-44-9, Nonanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, 3YU1SQ04DV, CRODAMOL OPG, JEECHEM OPG, PELEMOL OPG, DERMOL OPG”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Ethylhexyl pelargonate

AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl nonanoate, 2-Ethylhexyl pelargonate, 59587-44-9, Nonanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, 3YU1SQ04DV, CRODAMOL OPG, JEECHEM OPG, PELEMOL OPG, DERMOL OPG

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not 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 #

59587-44-9

Form

Oil

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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 modern cosmetics to provide lightweight emollience and improved sensory properties. Designed as an alternative to traditional plant-derived pelargonic acid.