ALLYL NONANOATE
ALLYL NONANOATE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU with restrictions — Annex III, entry 149 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the conditions of use, permitted concentration and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
2-Propenyl Nonanoate; Allyl oenanthate
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: III/149
What entry III/149 of the Regulation says
Allyl nonanoate
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is ALLYL NONANOATE safe in cosmetics?
ALLYL NONANOATE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does ALLYL NONANOATE fall?
ALLYL NONANOATE falls under reference III/149 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does ALLYL NONANOATE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, ALLYL NONANOATE performs the following functions in cosmetics: PERFUMING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning ALLYL NONANOATE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking ALLYL NONANOATE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.