Undecane

Undecane is a lightweight hydrocarbon emollient valued for its excellent spreading properties and smooth, dry-touch finish. It helps improve the sensory characteristics of cosmetic formulations, providing a silky feel without excessive greasiness.

Commonly used in skincare, makeup, and personal care products, Undecane is particularly suitable for formulations requiring a lightweight texture and comfortable application. It can also be used as part of an emollient blend to help achieve a desirable balance between spreadability, richness, and absorption feel.

Key Benefits

• Lightweight Emolliency: Provides a smooth, soft skin feel without a heavy or oily finish.

• Excellent Spreadability: Helps formulations glide easily and distribute evenly.

• Dry-Touch Finish: Supports a non-greasy, elegant sensory profile.

• Texture Enhancement: Improves the application characteristics of creams, lotions, and makeup products.

• Silicone-Alternative Formulations: Can be used in formulations designed to achieve a lightweight, silicone-like sensory experience.

Applications

• Facial creams and moisturizers

• Lightweight serums and facial oils

• Sunscreen formulations

• Foundations and other makeup products

• Body lotions

• Hair care and styling products

• Silicone-free cosmetic formulations

Product Information

INCI Name: Undecane

Chemical Formula: C₁₁H₂₄

CAS Number: 1120-21-4

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

Function: Emollient, skin-conditioning agent, solvent

Solubility: Insoluble in water; compatible with suitable oil-phase ingredients.

Formulation Guidance

Undecane is generally incorporated into the oil phase of cosmetic formulations. Its volatile characteristics should be considered when selecting processing temperatures and manufacturing conditions.

It may be used alone or in combination with other emollients to achieve the desired spreading properties and sensory finish.

Recommended Usage Level: Refer to technical documentation and formulation requirements.

For cosmetic formulation use only. Not intended for direct consumer application in raw ingredient form.