Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
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Liquid
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 68855-18-5 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diol;heptanoic acid |
| InChI Key | VRYUGRNJSPQWJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 111656 |
| INCI Name | NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate (CAS 68855-18-5) is a polyol ester compound with the molecular formula C12H26O4 that functions as a humectant in industrial formulations. This chemical intermediate provides moisture retention properties and is utilized across beauty & personal care, coatings & construction, and lubricant applications. The compound, also known as heptanoic acid neopentyl glycol ester, has a molecular weight of 234.33 and belongs to the polyols and polyol intermediates material family.