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Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

CAS 68855-18-5 · Formula C12H26O4 · MW 234.33 g/mol

A light, fast-spreading diester emollient that wets pigments and leaves a dry, silky after-feel. It is used in personal-care formulation as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent and as a spreading and pigment-wetting vehicle in color cosmetics.

Safety Data Sheet
HS Code
2915.90
At a Glance
Material Family
Glycols & Polyols
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Emolliency · Lubrication
Functional Roles
Emolliency Lubrication
INCI Name
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE
CosIng Functions
SKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care Coatings & Construction Industrial Manufacturing
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Emollient: Light, dry-touch skin-conditioning ester.
  • ▸ Pigment wetting: Disperses and wets pigments in makeup.
  • ▸ Spreading agent: Improves slip and playtime in emulsions and anhydrous bases.
Physical Properties
Physical Description
Liquid
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2915 . 90
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.15
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2915.90
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
68855-18-5
Molecular Formula
C12H26O4
Molecular Weight
234.33 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diol;heptanoic acid
INCI Name
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE
PubChem CID
111656
InChI Key
VRYUGRNJSPQWJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Heptanoic acid, neopentyl glycol ester Neopentyl glycol heptanoate Heptanoic acid, ester with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol 2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diol;heptanoic acid
Full Description

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate (CAS 68855-18-5) is the diheptanoate diester of neopentyl glycol, a lightweight emollient ester. It is used in personal-care formulation as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent and as a spreading and pigment-wetting vehicle in color cosmetics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is neopentyl glycol diheptanoate?

It is the diheptanoate diester of neopentyl glycol, CAS 68855-18-5, formula C12H26O4 — a lightweight emollient ester. It is used in personal-care formulation as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent and as a spreading and pigment-wetting vehicle in color cosmetics. RawSource supplies it in bulk.

What is neopentyl glycol diheptanoate used for in sunscreen and color cosmetics?

It functions as a light, dry-touch emollient and pigment-wetting/spreading vehicle, helping disperse pigments and sunscreen actives and improving slip and playtime in emulsions and anhydrous bases. Use level and role are set by the formulator.

What is the structure of neopentyl glycol diheptanoate?

It is neopentyl glycol (a branched 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol) esterified at both hydroxyl groups with heptanoic (C7) acid, giving the diester formula C12H26O4. The branched backbone contributes its light, oxidatively stable, dry-feel ester character.

What grade and documentation are available for bulk orders?

RawSource supplies neopentyl glycol diheptanoate in bulk with a Certificate of Analysis and SDS. Specify quantity and packaging (drums or totes) when requesting a quote; identity is confirmed against CAS 68855-18-5.

What is the cost of bulk neopentyl glycol diheptanoate?

Pricing depends on grade, packaging, and volume. Contact RawSource with your target quantity for a current bulk quote and supporting documentation.

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