Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
AKA “VISTANOL NPGC, DERMOL NGDC, ESTEMOL N-01, SCHERCEMOL NGDC ESTER, 3-propanediyl didecanoate, Decanoic acid, 3-propanediyl) ester”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Neopentyl glycol dicaprate
AKA: VISTANOL NPGC, DERMOL NGDC, ESTEMOL N-01, SCHERCEMOL NGDC ESTER, 3-propanediyl didecanoate, Decanoic acid, 3-propanediyl) ester
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and smooths skin while creating a silky, non-greasy feel. Helps lock in hydration for a supple complexion.
Formula
C25H48O4
Mol. Weight
412.60
CAS #
27841-06-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic ester emollient in the mid-to-late 20th century for cosmetic formulations, designed to provide a lightweight moisturizing feel while maintaining product stability and texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Undecanoic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Combating Lead/HFD Neurotoxicity in Rats: The Synergistic Effect of 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles.
Saleh SR, Atef E, Maher AM, Ghareeb DA, Sheta E et al.
Biological trace element research, 2026
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR