Undecane
AKA “N-UNDECANE, 1120-21-4, Hendecane, DTXSID9021689, JV0QT00NUE, NSC-66159, DTXCID301689, CHEBI:46342, RefChem:6337
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Undecane
AKA: N-UNDECANE, 1120-21-4, Hendecane, DTXSID9021689, JV0QT00NUE, NSC-66159, DTXCID301689, CHEBI:46342, RefChem:6337
Ingredient · Emollient · EWG: 1
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.
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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
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR