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Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
AKA “NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIOCTANOATE, Neopentyl glycol di(2-ethylhexoate), UNII-U68ZV6W62C, Neopentyl glycol di(2-ethylhexanoate), Neopentyl glycol bis(2-ethylhexanoate), SCHERCEMOL NGDO, KAK-NDO”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate
AKA: NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIOCTANOATE, Neopentyl glycol di(2-ethylhexoate), UNII-U68ZV6W62C, Neopentyl glycol di(2-ethylhexanoate), Neopentyl glycol bis(2-ethylhexanoate), SCHERCEMOL NGDO, KAK-NDO
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Solvent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that helps skin feel smooth and soft while allowing other ingredients to absorb easily.
Formula
C21H40O4
Mol. Weight
356.50
CAS #
28510-23-8
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from neopentyl glycol and ethylhexanoic acid, members of the synthetic alcohol and carboxylic acid families. Synthesized through esterification, combining neopentyl glycol with ethylhexanoic acid using acid catalysts.
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Solvent
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created for the cosmetics industry as a conditioning and emollient agent, designed to provide a silky texture and improve product feel on skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR