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InventoryRef 3532015/10/2010

METHYL PELARGONATE

Methyl nonanoate

METHYL PELARGONATE 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 1731-84-6
CAS 1731-84-6PubChem CID 15606

Methyl nonanoate

Methyl nonanoate is a fatty acid methyl ester obtained from the formal condensation of methanol and nonanoic acid; a colourless liquid with a fruity odour, used in perfumes and flavours, and for medical research. It has a role as an antinematodal drug, an antifungal agent, a fragrance, an epitope and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a methanol and a nonanoic acid. ChEBI

IUPAC name
methyl nonanoate
Molecular formula
C10H20O2
Molecular weight
172.26 g/mol
Exact mass
172.146329876 Da
XLogP3
4.1
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Methyl pelargonateMethyl nonylateNonanoic acid, methyl esterMethyl n-nonanoatePelargonic acid methyl esterNonanoic acid methyl esterFEMA No. 2724Methyl ester nonanoic acid
16 more reported names
EINECS 217-052-77XKD6QOH68BRN 1754521AI3-28570C09 FAMEMETHYL NONANOATE [FHFI]CHEBI:44499RefChem:817985METHYL PELARGONATE [INCI]217-052-7InChI=1/C10H20O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10(11)12-2/h3-9H2,1-2Hmethylnonanoatenonanoic acid-methyl esterMethyl ester of nonanoic acidnonanoic acid methylUNII-7XKD6QOH68
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 METHYL PELARGONATE

INCI name

METHYL PELARGONATE

Description

Methyl nonanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
35320
Imported identity
METHYL PELARGONATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How METHYL PELARGONATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL PELARGONATE 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.

METHYL PELARGONATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions 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

METHYL PELARGONATE 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, METHYL PELARGONATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for METHYL PELARGONATE

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

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