murphyIsobutyl Pelargonate
AKA: Isobutyl nonanoate, 30982-03-7, AI3-33733, AEC ISOBUTYL PELARGONATE, NONANOIC ACID, 2-METHYPROPYL ESTER
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginIsobutyl pelargonate is synthesized from pelargonic acid (nonanoic acid) and isobutanol, both derived from petrochemical or plant-based sources. It is produced through Fischer esterification, combining the carboxylic acid with the alcohol under acidic catalysis.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
Formula
C13H26O2
Mol. Weight
214.34
CAS #
30982-03-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR