C9-11 Isoparaffin

C9-11 Isoparaffin molecular structure
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 #
68551-16-6
Form
Powder
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Dissolves Ingredients
Controls Viscosity
Dissolves other ingredients
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Petroleum-derived hydrocarbon developed as a cosmetic ingredient in the mid-20th century. Functions as an emollient and volatile carrier in formulations for its lightweight texture.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR