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ISONONYL ACETATE

Isononyl Acetate; 7-Methyloctyl Acetate

ISONONYL ACETATE 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 40379-24-6
CAS 40379-24-6PubChem CID 42745

3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl acetate

Isononyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweet ester odor. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Eye contact may cause irritation. Frequent or prolonged skin contact may cause irritation and dermatitis. Vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory tract and may cause headaches and dizziness. Vapors are anesthetic and may have other central nervous system effects. Vapors may also cause liver and kidney disorder. Ingestion of the liquid into the respiratory system may cause bronchopneumonia or pulmonary edema. CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
3,5,5-trimethylhexyl acetate
Molecular formula
C11H22O2
Molecular weight
186.29 g/mol
Exact mass
186.161979940 Da
XLogP3
3.5
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Nonanyl acetate1-Hexanol, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, acetateEINECS 261-245-9Acetic Acid 3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl Ester3,5,5-Trimethylhexan-1-ol acetateUNII-9HMD71U17ZBRN 1758391VANORIS
16 more reported names
9HMD71U17Z1-Hexanol, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, 1-acetate3,5,5-Trimethyl-1-hexanol, acetateEC 261-245-9ACETIC ACID, 3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXYL ESTER4-02-00-00168 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)RefChem:91311254-898-6261-245-9DGKXDLCVQSQVBC-UHFFFAOYSA-NExxate 900Isononyl acetateISONONYL ALCOHOL, ACETATEZ6Z59LRU9X3,5,5-Trimethyl-1-hexanol acetate3,5,5-trimethyl hexylacetate
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 ISONONYL ACETATE

INCI name

ISONONYL ACETATE

Description

Isononyl Acetate; 7-Methyloctyl Acetate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
39667
Imported identity
ISONONYL ACETATE
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How ISONONYL ACETATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ISONONYL ACETATE 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.

ISONONYL ACETATE 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

ISONONYL ACETATE 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, ISONONYL ACETATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ISONONYL ACETATE

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

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