Neopentyl Glycol Dilaurate

AKA: 10525-39-0, NEOPENTYLENE DILAURATE, LAURIC ACID, 2, 2-DIMETHYL-1, 3-PROPANEDIYL DIESTER, DODECANOIC ACID, 1'-(2, 3-PROPANEDIYL) ESTER
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Dodecanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl ester
Formula
C29H56O4
Mol. Weight
468.80
CAS #
10525-39-0
Form
Oil
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed for cosmetic formulations to provide emollient benefits and improve product consistency, commonly used in skincare and decorative cosmetics.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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