Synonym(s)
2,2-dimethyl-; 2-octyldodecyl ester; propanoic acid
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"Octyldodecyl" means the alcohol "2-octyldodecanol" as the alcoholic component. "Neopentanoates" means the salt/ester of neopentanoic acid (pivalic acid)
Octyldodecyl neopentanoates, an ester compound between 2-octyldodecanol and neopentanoic acid, a short-chain monocarboxylic acid from the group of the four isomeric pentanoic acids, is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it).
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