Pelargonic Acid

Pelargonic Acid

AKA “NONANOIC ACID, 112-05-0, n-Nonanoic acid, Nonoic acid, Nonylic acid, Pelargic acid, 1-Octanecarboxylic acid, n-Nonylic acid, n-Nonoic acid”

Acid

Ingredient Facts

Pelargonic acid

AKA: NONANOIC ACID, 112-05-0, N-Nonanoic acid, Nonoic acid, Nonylic acid, Pelargic acid, 1-Octanecarboxylic acid, N-Nonylic acid, N-Nonoic acid

Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Fragrance

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Acid

Not Clean

Nonanoic acid is a C9 straight-chain saturated fatty acid which occurs naturally as esters of the oil of pelargonium. Has antifungal properties, and is also used as a herbicide as well as in the preparation of plasticisers and lacquers. It has a role as an antifeedant, a plant metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a nonanoate. It derives from a hydride of a nonane.

Solubility Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether

Formula

C9H18O2

Mol. Weight

158.24

CAS #

112-05-0

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Removes dirt and impurities

Provides scent

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

A naturally occurring fatty acid found in plant oils and animal fats, historically used in traditional soap-making and as a natural preservative. Modern cosmetic use developed in the 20th century as a thickening and conditioning agent.