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Emollient

CHOLESTERYL NONANOATE

CAS 1182-66-7 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ester of cholesterol with nonanoic acid — a skin-identical lipid that conditions and smooths. Generally well tolerated; main caveat is potential pore-clogging in oily skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Skin-identical sterol ester
  • Barrier-supporting emollient
  • Smooth skin feel

Known concerns

  • Possible comedogenicity in acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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