Ethylhexyl Neopentanoate
AKA “2-Ethylhexyl pivalate, 2-ethylhexyl 2, 2-dimethylpropanoate, Propanoic acid, 2, 2-dimethyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, UNII-M55ILZ78FS, M55ILZ78FS, Pivalic acid, EINECS 240-437-6, J286.882B, 2-Dimethylpropanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, DTXSID70936882
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Ethylhexyl neopentanoate
AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl pivalate, 2-ethylhexyl 2, 2-dimethylpropanoate, Propanoic acid, 2, 2-dimethyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, UNII-M55ILZ78FS, M55ILZ78FS, Pivalic acid, EINECS 240-437-6, J286.882B, 2-Dimethylpropanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, DTXSID70936882
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
2-Ethylhexyl pivalate
Formula
C13H26O2
Mol. Weight
214.34
CAS #
16387-18-1
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created in the late 20th century as a conditioning agent for cosmetics. Designed to improve skin feel and provide silky texture in lotions and creams.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR