Azone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C18H35NO. It is insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol. It is used as a penetration enhancer in various creams and hair care products in cosmetics; as a transdermal absorption promoter for topical medications in涂抹 and massage applications; in pesticides, as an absorption promoter for plant growth regulators and as a penetration enhancer for fungicides and insecticides; additionally, it can be used as a dyeing promoter in fields such as leather and textile printing.