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NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE

Nonanoic acid, 1,1'-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl) ester

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE 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 15834-05-6
CAS 15834-05-6PubChem CID 85132

Nonanoic acid, 1,1'-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl) ester

IUPAC name
(2,2-dimethyl-3-nonanoyloxypropyl) nonanoate
Molecular formula
C23H44O4
Molecular weight
384.6 g/mol
Exact mass
384.32395988 Da
XLogP3
8.3
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Neopentyl glycol dipelargonate2,2-Dimethylpropane-1,3-diyl dinonanoateNeopentyl glycol dinonanoateEINECS 239-938-2Nonanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl esterRefChem:854583239-938-2Neopentyl dipelargonate
6 more reported names
68ZA785RNLAHSZBZTYLKTYJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N2,2-dimethyl-1,3-bis-(nonanoyloxy)-propaneNonanoic acid,2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl ester1,1'-(2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl) dinonanoateNonanoic acid 1,1'-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl) ester
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External database identifiers

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

Inventory details for NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE

INCI name

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE

Description

Nonanoic acid, 1,1'-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl) ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
95120
Imported identity
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE
Source update
30/04/2018
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
15834-05-6
EC
239-938-2
Restriction
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Function
PLASTICISER
Softening and making supple synthetic polymers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
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.
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#17344 · NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

METHYL POLYRICINOLEATEBINDING, PLASTICISER
METHYLBUTENE/PIPERYLENE COPOLYMERPLASTICISER
N-ETHYLTOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESINFILM FORMING, PLASTICISER
NEOPENTYL GLYCOLPLASTICISER, SOLVENT
OCTANEDIOLPLASTICISER
OCTYLDODECYL DILINOLEIC ACID/PROPANEDIOL COPOLYMERFILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
OXIDIZED TALL OIL ACIDS/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL COPOLYMERFILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
PEG-4 DIACRYLATEPLASTICISER

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE 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 DIPELARGONATE is also tagged with 4 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.

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NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE 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 DIPELARGONATE

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

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