Octyldodecyl Neodecanoate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Octanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, 2-octyldodecyl ester
Formula
C30H60O2
Mol. Weight
452.80
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as an emollient and solvent for cosmetic formulations. No traditional use; created to provide a light, non-greasy feel while improving product stability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR