Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
AKA “Emollient ester”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
AKA: Emollient ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Decanoic acid, mixed esters with neopentyl glycol and octanoic acid
CAS #
70693-32-2
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester blend created for cosmetics to balance skin feel and emollient properties, combining caprylic and capric acid esters with neopentyl glycol for improved spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR