Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate

AKA: 6846-50-0, 2, 4-Trimethyl-1, 3-pentanediol diisobutyrate, Kodaflex txib, TXIB, Propanoic acid, 2-dimethyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-1, 3-propanediyl ester, 4-Trimethylpentanediol-1, 3-diisobutyrate, Isobutyric acid, 1-isopropyl-2, 2-dimethyltrimethylene ester
Synthetic
Clean
1-Isopropyl-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene diisobutyrate
Formula
C16H30O4
Mol. Weight
286.41
CAS #
6846-50-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Plasticiser
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Adds flexibility
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed as a cosmetic emollient and solvent. Designed to provide light, non-greasy moisturization in skincare and color cosmetics.
EWG
2
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