Glycol Dipivalate
AKA “Ethylene dipivalate, 20267-20-3, ethylene glycol dipivalate, 43J635I0CY, EINECS 243-660-7, NEOFEEL 55 W, DTXSID00174114, PIVALIC ACID, ETHYLENE ESTER, PROPANOIC ACID, 2, 2-DIMETHYL-, 1, 1'-(1, 2-ETHANEDIYL) ESTER”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Glycol dipivalate
AKA: Ethylene dipivalate, 20267-20-3, Ethylene glycol dipivalate, 43J635I0CY, EINECS 243-660-7, NEOFEEL 55 W, DTXSID00174114, PIVALIC ACID, ETHYLENE ESTER, PROPANOIC ACID, 2, 2-DIMETHYL-, 1, 1'-(1, 2-ETHANEDIYL) ESTER
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Propanoic Acid, 2,2-Dimethyl-, 1,2-Ethanediyl Ester
Formula
C12H22O4
Mol. Weight
230.30
CAS #
20267-20-3
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created for cosmetic use in the mid-20th century. Designed as a volatile carrier and texture enhancer in skincare and color cosmetics, offering a light feel without traditional mineral oil.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Glycol Dipivalate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Fragrance material review on 2,2-dimethyl-3-phenylpropanol.
Scognamiglio J, Jones L, Letizia CS, Api AM
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 2012
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR