Myristyl Neopentanoate

AKA: Tetradecyl pivalate, 144610-93-5, AEC myristyl neopentanoate, Tetradecyl 2, 2-dimethyl propanoate, Propanoic acid, Tetradecyl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid, tetradecyl ester
Formula
C19H38O2
Mol. Weight
298.50
CAS #
144610-93-5
Form
Liquid
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 developed for cosmetic applications. Created as a lightweight emollient that provides conditioning properties while maintaining a dry-touch feel on skin.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR