Isodecyl Isononanoate
AKA “WICKENOL 152, DERMOL 109, UNII-4X46Q4U00Z, AEC ISODECYL ISONONANOATE, Isononanoic acid, isodecyl ester, KAK 109, BRORPGSJXSLXKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Isodecyl isononanoate
AKA: WICKENOL 152, DERMOL 109, UNII-4X46Q4U00Z, AEC ISODECYL ISONONANOATE, Isononanoic acid, Isodecyl ester, KAK 109, BRORPGSJXSLXKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning oil that softens skin and hair while helping reduce static and frizz for a smooth, polished finish.
Effective at 29.51%
Formula
C17H34O2
Mol. Weight
270.50
CAS #
59231-35-5, 41395-89-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester developed as a light, silky emollient in cosmetic formulations, designed to provide non-greasy skin feel and improved spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.02%
59.0%
0%83%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.1-34 | 0.02-30 | 1-43.5 | 0.05-59
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR