OriginSynthesized from neopentyl glycol and heptanoic acid (a seven-carbon fatty acid) as starting materials. Produced through esterification reaction, combining the glycol with fatty acid to form the ester compound.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate
Formula
C19H36O4
Mol. Weight
328.50
CAS #
27841-04-9, 85711-80-4, 68855-18-5
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
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