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ETHYL UNDECYLENATE

Ethyl 10-undecenoate is a fatty acid ester.

Molecular structure

Definition

Ethyl 10-undecenoate is a fatty acid ester.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 7P1S77T8BF · registered name ETHYL 10-UNDECENOATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

ETHYL UNDECYLENATEINCI에틸운데실레네이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)10-Undecenoic acid, ethyl esterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
692-86-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
211-734-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4044828
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID2024828
IUPAC
Ethyl undec-10-enoate
Molecular formula
C13H24O2
Molecular weight
212.333 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Liquid, [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] · Liquid
Boiling point
258.00 to 259.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg · 258-259 °C
Melting point
-38 °C
Solubility
(in ethanol)
Density
0.877-0.882
Melting/freezing point
-38 ℃

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 19 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance15
  • Flavouring and nutrient3
  • Softener and conditioner1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

3 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 4 studies
  • Ambiguous
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) adopted in 2002
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · equivalent or similar to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) adopted in 1992
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) adopted in 1992 according to OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) adopted in 2015 according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) adopted in 1987 according to OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) adopted in 2017 according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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