Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dipelargonates/dicaprate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 70693-32-2

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"Glycol" means a dihydric alcohol (glycol) as the alcoholic component of this ingredient (here neopentyl glycol). "Glycolates" are esters of glycolic acid. Caprinates are esters of capric acid (decanoic acid). Pelargonates are esters of pelargonic acid and caprate esters of caproic acid. Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is used in cosmetic formulations. The glycol ester acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and as a skin care product.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer