Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

AKA “158567-66-9, X8725R883T, UNII-X8725R883T, NEOLITE 200P, 2-octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Neopentanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, DTXSID301019211, Propanoic acid, 2, 2-dimethyl-, RefChem:167915”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate

AKA: 158567-66-9, X8725R883T, UNII-X8725R883T, NEOLITE 200P, 2-octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Neopentanoic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, DTXSID301019211, Propanoic acid, 2, 2-dimethyl-, RefChem:167915

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, 2-octyldodecyl ester

Formula

C25H50O2

Mol. Weight

382.70

CAS #

-

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

Synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as an emollient and solvent for cosmetic formulations. No traditional use; created to provide spreadability and light texture in skincare products.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies