Octyldodecyl Neodecanoate

Octyldodecyl Neodecanoate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 22263359
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from neodecanoic acid and octyldodecanol, both synthetic compounds in the ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification reaction between neodecanoic acid and octyldodecanol alcohol.
Octanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Formula
C30H60O2
Mol. Weight
452.80
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR