Diisooctyl Adipate

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  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    108-63-4

    Molecular formula
    C22H42O4

    SMILES
    CCCCCCC(C)OC(=O)CCCCC(=O)OC(C)CCCCCC

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  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    7.2

    Molecular weight
    370.6 g/mol

    Melting point expt.

    • -70 °C

    Boiling point

    • 205-220 °C @ 4 mm HG

    Flash point

    • 210 °C (410 °F)

  • Synonyms

    • 108-63-4
    • HEXANEDIOIC ACID, BIS(1-METHYLHEPTYL) ESTER
    • Bis(1-methylheptyl) adipate
    • 2TLQ9O0CWB
    • Adipic acid, bis(1-methylheptyl) ester
    • CASMATE DCA
    • HALLSTAR DCA
    • NSC 6197
    • NSC-6197
    • EINECS 203-601-8
    • Hexanedioic acid, 1,6-bis(1-methylheptyl) ester
    • DTXSID6026795
    • RefChem:587841
    • DTXCID706795
    • DTXSID7027388
    • DIISOOCTYL ADIPATE [INCI]
    • DTXCID401322980
    • Adipic acid, bis(1-methylheptyl) ester (8CI)
    • 203-601-8
    • 1330-86-5
    • Adipic acid, diisooctyl ester
    • ADIPOL 10A
    • DB 32 (ester)
    • Di-iso-octyl adipate
    • Diiosoctyl adipate
    • DIISOOCTYL ADIPATE
    • DIMETHYL HEPTYLADIPATE
    • EC 215-553-5
    • EINECS 215-553-5
    • Hatcol 2906
    • Hexanedioic acid, diisooctyl ester
    • HSDB 5813
    • Isooctyl adipate
    • Isooctyl alcohol, adipate (2:1)
    • PX 208
    • dioctan-2-yl hexanedioate
    • UNII-2TLQ9O0CWB
    • Di(octan-2-yl) hexanedioate
    • SCHEMBL1712497
    • NSC6197
    • RTUMJAGKSDIHOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • (+/-)-BIS(1-METHYLHEPTYL) ADIPATE
    • NS00020560
    • BIS(1-METHYLHEPTYL) ADIPATE, (+/-)-
    • Q27255588
    • 1330-86-5

  • Applications

    Diisooctyl Adipate is primarily used as a non-phthalate plasticizer for PVC and other polymers, imparting flexibility and improved processability in films, cables, and coatings. It is also employed as a solvent or softener in coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants, supporting film formation and resin compatibility. In polymer formulations it serves as a processing aid to modulate melt viscosity and compatibility. In cosmetics and personal care it may be used as an emollient or solvent, contributing to texture and skin feel. It also sees use in electronics-related formulations for flexible PVC components such as cable jackets, where plasticization enhances machinability and performance. Subject to local regulations and formulation limits.

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IFRA standard 51

Recommendation
No restriction
Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
Products applied to the lips
 No restriction Category 7A
Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
 No restriction
Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
 No restriction Category 7B
Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
 No restriction
Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
 No restriction Category 8
Products with significant anogenital exposure
 No restriction
Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
 No restriction Category 9
Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
 No restriction
Category 5A
Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10A
Household care products with mostly hand contact
 No restriction
Category 5B
Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10B
Household care products with mostly hand contact, including aerosol/spray products (with potential leave-on skin contact)
 No restriction
Category 5C
Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 11A
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
 No restriction
Category 5D
Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
 No restriction Category 11B
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
 No restriction
Category 6
Products with oral and lip exposure
 No restriction Category 12
Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
 No restriction