Neopentyl Glycol Dilaurate

AKA “10525-39-0, EINECS 234-081-0, UNII-GC3B1J321W, GC3B1J321W, NEOPENTYLENE DILAURATE, DTXSID30147033, LAURIC ACID, 2, 2-DIMETHYL-1, 3-PROPANEDIYL DIESTER, DODECANOIC ACID, 1, 1'-(2, 3-PROPANEDIYL) ESTER, RefChem:165338”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Neopentyl glycol dilaurate

AKA: 10525-39-0, EINECS 234-081-0, UNII-GC3B1J321W, GC3B1J321W, NEOPENTYLENE DILAURATE, DTXSID30147033, LAURIC ACID, 2, 2-DIMETHYL-1, 3-PROPANEDIYL DIESTER, DODECANOIC ACID, 1, 1'-(2, 3-PROPANEDIYL) ESTER, RefChem:165338

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Dodecanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl ester

Formula

C29H56O4

Mol. Weight

468.80

CAS #

10525-39-0

Form

Oil

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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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester developed for cosmetic formulations to provide emollient benefits and improve product consistency, commonly used in skincare and decorative cosmetics.