Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dipelargonate/Dicaprate

AKA “Neopentyl glycol, 3-PROPANEDIOL, 3-Propanediol, Dimethylolpropane”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dipelargonate/dicaprate

AKA: 3-PROPANEDIOL, 3-Propanediol, Dimethylolpropane

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Fatty acids, C8-10, diesters with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Formula

C5H12O2

Mol. Weight

104.15

CAS #

126-30-7

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

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

A multi-ester complex developed for contemporary cosmetic formulations to optimize texture, absorption, and stability while providing light moisturizing benefits.