Isodecyl pelargonate

Isodecyl pelargonate (CAS 109-32-0) is a branched-chain ester produced by reacting isodecanol with pelargonic acid. It is commercially available under trade names including Emolein, AS 2328, and Emery 2911. No E-code designation applies to this ingredient.

In personal care formulations, it functions as an emollient and carrier, reducing transepidermal water loss while improving spreadability of active ingredients across skin. In metalworking and lubricant applications, its ester structure provides film-forming lubrication and acts as a plasticizer in synthetic fluid blends, reducing friction between metal surfaces under load.

Isodecyl pelargonate is supplied as a liquid ester and falls under REACH registration requirements for European market supply. Procurement quantities typically range from drum to IBC and bulk tanker formats. Buyers should confirm supplier documentation for REACH compliance and any applicable industry-specific purity specifications before formulation use.