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HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE

Nonanamide, N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-

HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2444-46-4
CAS 2444-46-4PubChem CID 2998

Nonivamide

Nonivamide is a capsaicinoid that is the carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the amino group of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylamine with the carboxy group of nonanoic acid. It is the active ingredient in many pepper sprays. It has a role as a lachrymator. It is a member of phenols and a capsaicinoid. ChEBI

IUPAC name
N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]nonanamide
Molecular formula
C17H27NO3
Molecular weight
293.4 g/mol
Exact mass
293.19909372 Da
XLogP3
4.2
Topological polar surface area
58.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

N-VanillylnonanamidePseudocapsaicinPelargonic acid vanillylamideN-VanillylnonamideN-VanillylpelargonamideN-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)nonanamideNonanoic acid vanillylamideN-Nonanoyl vanillylamide
16 more reported names
Vanillyl pelargonic amideVanillyl-N-nonylamideNonylic acid vanillylamidePelargonyl vanillylamideHydroxymethoxybenzyl pelargonamideNonivamidaNonanamide, N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-Nonanoyl vanillylamideFEMA No. 2787NonivamidumHansaplastvanillylnonanamideNonanoyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylamidePAVANonylic acid vanillyamideAH-23491X
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE

INCI name

HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE

INN name

nonivamide

Description

Nonanamide, N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34521
Imported identity
HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 2444-46-4 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for HYDROXYMETHOXYBENZYL PELARGONAMIDE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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