OriginDerived from neopentyl glycol and ethylhexanoic acid, members of the synthetic alcohol and carboxylic acid families. Synthesized through esterification, combining neopentyl glycol with ethylhexanoic acid using acid catalysts.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diethylhexanoate
Formula
C21H40O4
Mol. Weight
356.50
CAS #
28510-23-8
Form
Liquid
State
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
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