murphyEthyl Pelargonate
AKA: ETHYL NONANOATE, 123-29-5, Nonanoic acid, Ethyl ester, Wine ether, Pelargonic Acid Ethyl Ester, FEMA No. 2447
Synthetic
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginEthyl pelargonate belongs to the synthetic ester chemical family, derived from pelargonic acid and ethanol. It is synthesized through esterification, combining pelargonic acid with ethanol under acidic catalysis.
Ethyl nonanoate is a fatty acid ethyl ester of nonanoic acid. It has a role as a metabolite. It is functionally related to a nonanoic acid.
Solubility 0.0295 mg/mL at 25 °C
Formula
C11H22O2
Mol. Weight
186.29
CAS #
123-29-5
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 558)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / reactions moderate (CIR 558)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · 2009 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR