Heptyl Undecylenate

Heptyl Undecylenate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 254 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHEPTYL UNDECYLENATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number68141-27-5
EC number268-850-7
Prevalence254 products (0.27% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

General Moisturizers 16.1%Serums 14.2%Eye Moisturizers 8.3%Sunscreens 7.5%Day Moisturizers 4.7%Conditioners 3.5%

Frequently asked

What does Heptyl Undecylenate do in skincare?
Heptyl Undecylenate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Heptyl Undecylenate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Heptyl Undecylenate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (16.1% of its uses).

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