Tridecyl Neopentanoate

AKA: Crodamol TDNP, Ceraphyl 55, Trivent NP-13, 106436-39-9, Neopentanoic acid, Tridecyl ester, 105859-93-6
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, n-tridecyl ester
Formula
C18H36O2
Mol. Weight
284.50
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Functions
Binding
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed for use as a cosmetic emollient and texture modifier, designed to enhance the sensory feel and spreadability of skincare and makeup formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR