Undecane

AKA: N-UNDECANE, 1120-21-4, Hendecane, CHEBI:46342
Synthetic
Emollient
Clean
Undecane has been reported in Camellia sinensis, Aristolochia triangularis, and other organisms with data available.
Solubility In water, 0.014 mg/L at 25 deg (critical evaluation of all available data)
Formula
C11H24
Mol. Weight
156.31
CAS #
1120-21-4
Form
Oil
State
Undecane appears as a colorless liquid. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Used to make other chemicals.
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Smooths and softens skin
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR