Undecane

AKA: N-UNDECANE, 1120-21-4, Hendecane, CHEBI:46342
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Synthetic
Emollient
Clean
OriginDerived from petroleum-based hydrocarbons or synthesized from natural gas feedstocks through chemical processing. Produced via catalytic hydrogenation and isomerization of longer-chain alkanes to create the eleven-carbon straight-chain hydrocarbon.
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Smooths and softens skin
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR