Neopentyl glycol dilaurate (inci)

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl ester; CAS number: 109884-54-0; isooctadecanoic acid

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Glycol" means a dihydric alcohol (glycol) as the alcoholic component of this ingredient (here neopentyl glycol). Laurates are esters of lauric acid. Neopentyl glycol dilaurate is used in cosmetic formulations. The glycol ester acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together) and as a skin care product.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles