Ethylhexyl Neopentanoate

AKA “2-Ethylhexyl pivalate, 2-ethylhexyl 2, 2-dimethylpropanoate, Propanoic acid, 2, 2-dimethyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, UNII-M55ILZ78FS, M55ILZ78FS, Pivalic acid, EINECS 240-437-6, J286.882B, 2-Dimethylpropanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, DTXSID70936882”

Emollient

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Ingredient Facts

Ethylhexyl neopentanoate

AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl pivalate, 2-ethylhexyl 2, 2-dimethylpropanoate, Propanoic acid, 2, 2-dimethyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, UNII-M55ILZ78FS, M55ILZ78FS, Pivalic acid, EINECS 240-437-6, J286.882B, 2-Dimethylpropanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, DTXSID70936882

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

2-Ethylhexyl pivalate

Formula

C13H26O2

Mol. Weight

214.34

CAS #

16387-18-1

Form

Oil

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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

A synthetic ester created in the late 20th century as a conditioning agent for cosmetics. Designed to improve skin feel and provide silky texture in lotions and creams.