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METHYLHEPTYL PELARGONATE

CAS 94248-79-0 (generic)
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Methylheptyl Pelargonate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Methylheptyl pelargonate is the ester of methylheptanol (a branched-chain alcohol) and pelargonic acid (a naturally occurring nine-carbon fatty acid, also known as nonanoic acid). This ingredient functions as an emollient and fragrance ingredient with good skin compatibility. Pelargonic acid occurs naturally in many plants. No specific EU Annex restrictions apply to this ester at cosmetic concentrations.

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient
  • Improves skin feel
  • Non-greasy finish
  • Conditions skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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