Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dipelargonate/Dicaprate

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dipelargonate/Dicaprate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 3-PROPANEDIOL, 3-Propanediol, Dimethylolpropane
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from caprylic and capric fatty acids (C8-10 chain length) and neopentyl glycol synthetic alcohol. Synthesized through esterification of these fatty acids with neopentyl glycol under catalytic conditions.
Fatty acids, C8-10, diesters with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol
Formula
C5H12O2
Mol. Weight
104.15
CAS #
126-30-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR