C10-13 Isoparaffin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-METHYLNONANE, 871-83-0, Nonane, 2 - methylnonane
Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
2-Methylnonane has been reported in Angelica gigas, Zingiber officinale, and other organisms with data available.
Formula
C10H22
Mol. Weight
142.28
CAS #
68551-17-7
Form
Liquid
State
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Dissolves Ingredients
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
Synthetic hydrocarbon developed for the cosmetics industry. Provides emollient and solvent properties in modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR