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NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 27841-04-9

CAS 27841-04-9PubChem CID 119728

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

IUPAC name: (3-heptanoyloxy-2,2-dimethylpropyl) heptanoate

Molecular formula: C19H36O4
Molecular weight: 328.5 g/mol
Exact mass: 328.26135963 Da
XLogP3: 6.1
Topological polar surface area: 52.6 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

2,2-Dimethylpropane-1,3-diyl bisheptanoateEINECS 248-687-85LKW3C543XHeptanoic acid, 1,1'-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl) esterHeptanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl esterHEPTANOIC ACID 2,2-DIMETHYLTRIMETHYLENE ESTER1,3-PROPANEDIOL, 2,2-DIMETHYL-, DIHEPTANOATEHEPTANOIC ACID, 2,2-DIMETHYL-1,3-PROPANEDIYL DIESTER

5 more reported names

RefChem:832330NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE [INCI]2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diyl diheptanoateUNII-5LKW3C543XNRTKYSGFUISGRQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID10865400

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 68855-18-5

CAS 68855-18-5PubChem CID 111656

Heptanoic acid, ester with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol

IUPAC name: 2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diol;heptanoic acid

Molecular formula: C12H26O4
Molecular weight: 234.33 g/mol
Exact mass: 234.18310931 Da
Topological polar surface area: 77.8 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Heptanoic acid, neopentyl glycol esterNeopentyl glycol heptanoateEINECS 272-469-1EC 272-469-1RefChem:145682272-469-1VRYUGRNJSPQWJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Inventory details for NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

INCI name

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

Description

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 57338
Imported identity: NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE
Source update: 03/03/2020

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

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Key data

CAS

27841-04-9 (1)/ 85711-80-4 (generic)/ 68855-18-5 (3)

288-342-9 1I)/ 272-469-1 (2)

Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#17339 · NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DIPELARGONATE/DICAPRATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIISONONANOATESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATEPLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT

NIACINAMIDOETHYL TRIPHENYLPHOSPHONIUMPENTAMIDE CHLORIDESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS; SK…

NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA SH-POLYPEPTIDE-147 HEXAPEPTIDE-40SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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