Cholesteryl Nonanoate

Cholesteryl Nonanoate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 2723614
AKA: Cholesteryl pelargonate, 1182-66-7, Cholesterol pelargonate, GOnate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginSynthesized from cholesterol and nonanoic acid (a nine-carbon fatty acid) through esterification reactions. Produced by combining cholesterol with nonanoic acid under catalytic conditions to form the ester linkage.
Cholest-5-ene-3-beta-yl nonanoate
Formula
C36H62O2
Mol. Weight
526.90
CAS #
1182-66-7
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 558)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR