Dioctyldodecyl Adipate

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  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    85117-94-8

    Molecular formula
    C46H90O4

    SMILES
    CCCCCCCCCCC(CCCCCCCC)COC(=O)CCCCC(=O)OCC(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCCC

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  • Odor profile

    Fragrance
    Waxy 67.18%
    Fatty 57.23%
    Oily 52.15%
    Odorless 34.12%
    Creamy 22.14%
    Fruity 20.91%
    Balsamic 20.78%
    Sweet 20.6%
    Woody 19.93%
    Milky 18.87%

     

    Flavor
    Waxy 48.89%
    Mild 41.51%
    Fatty 39.58%
    Oily 38.16%
    Bland 37.0%
    Faint 32.65%
    Fat 26.48%
    Slightly waxy 24.8%
    Odorless 24.29%
    Beer 22.97%

     

    Odor impact est.
    Low

  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    19.8

    pKa est.
    9.84 (weak base)

    Molecular weight
    707.2 g/mol

    Vapor pressure est.

    • hPa @ 20°C
    • hPa @ 25°C

    Evaporation rate
    Ultra slow

    Boiling point est.
    597°C

    Flash point

    • 268.05 ˚C est.

  • Synonyms

    • Bis(2-octyldodecyl) adipate
    • Dioctyldodecyl Adipate
    • 85117-94-8
    • 9MV77C2BPI
    • EINECS 285-645-8
    • MACKADERM DDA
    • DUB DODA
    • Hexanedioic acid, bis(2-octyldodecyl) ester
    • ADIPIC ACID, DIOCTYLDODECYL DIESTER
    • HEXANEDIOIC ACID, 1,6-BIS(2-OCTYLDODECYL) ESTER
    • RefChem:588735
    • DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE [INCI]
    • 285-645-8
    • bis(2-octyldodecyl) hexanedioate
    • UNII-9MV77C2BPI
    • Bis-(2-octyldodecyl)adipate
    • SCHEMBL9811940
    • WLFITRMCTPBSQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • DTXSID901005511
    • NS00013602
    • Q27272756
    • 85117-94-8

  • Applications

    Dioctyldodecyl Adipate is a high-molecular-weight adipic acid diester used primarily as a plasticizer for PVC and other polymers, improving flexibility, low-temperature performance, and processability in coatings, adhesives, and elastomer formulations. It also serves as a solvent and emollient in cosmetic and personal care products, providing a compatible, lightweight vehicle for active ingredients and fragrances. In coatings and printing inks, it acts as a plasticizer/processing aid to enhance film formation and gloss. It is used in household and industrial formulations as a non-volatile solvent to dissolve resinous components. In polymer processing and formulation, it can function as a processing aid and lubricant, helping dispersion and extrusion. Use depends on local regulations and formulation limits.

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  • Solubility @25˚C

    Solvent Solubility (g/L)
    ethanol 6.33
    methanol 5.36
    isopropanol 7.99
    water 0.07
    ethyl acetate 95.33
    n-propanol 12.06
    acetone 62.18
    n-butanol 13.69
    acetonitrile 21.29
    DMF 74.05
    toluene 59.84
    isobutanol 12.73
    1,4-dioxane 88.66
    methyl acetate 66.3
    THF 227.06
    2-butanone 93.64
    n-pentanol 17.08
    sec-butanol 18.9
    n-hexane 14.29
    ethylene glycol 0.87
    NMP 331.65
    cyclohexane 42.86
    DMSO 91.8
    n-butyl acetate 98.82
    n-octanol 30.59
    chloroform 346.49
    n-propyl acetate 100.62
    acetic acid 35.77
    dichloromethane 318.88
    cyclohexanone 278.18
    propylene glycol 2.86
    isopropyl acetate 92.47
    DMAc 238.87
    2-ethoxyethanol 33.66
    isopentanol 17.9
    n-heptane 12.0
    ethyl formate 40.83
    1,2-dichloroethane 177.3
    n-hexanol 15.39
    2-methoxyethanol 24.11
    isobutyl acetate 72.12
    tetrachloromethane 92.51
    n-pentyl acetate 189.82
    transcutol 188.51
    n-heptanol 23.98
    ethylbenzene 42.99
    MIBK 75.07
    2-propoxyethanol 37.52
    tert-butanol 15.56
    MTBE 53.85
    2-butoxyethanol 62.65
    propionic acid 33.22
    o-xylene 56.83
    formic acid 6.78
    diethyl ether 42.07
    m-xylene 43.68
    p-xylene 65.63
    chlorobenzene 118.82
    dimethyl carbonate 40.16
    n-octane 8.16
    formamide 13.43
    cyclopentanone 268.94
    2-pentanone 87.04
    anisole 71.51
    cyclopentyl methyl ether 136.73
    gamma-butyrolactone 266.73
    1-methoxy-2-propanol 30.91
    pyridine 132.09
    3-pentanone 97.26
    furfural 191.59
    n-dodecane 4.42
    diethylene glycol 11.42
    diisopropyl ether 27.93
    tert-amyl alcohol 32.63
    acetylacetone 144.42
    n-hexadecane 5.39
    acetophenone 112.77
    methyl propionate 78.3
    isopentyl acetate 106.69
    trichloroethylene 377.92
    n-nonanol 34.69
    cyclohexanol 46.45
    benzyl alcohol 35.78
    2-ethylhexanol 24.55
    isooctanol 28.95
    dipropyl ether 56.7
    1,2-dichlorobenzene 157.88
    ethyl lactate 41.36
    propylene carbonate 172.75
    n-methylformamide 26.55
    2-pentanol 15.85
    n-pentane 7.95
    1-propoxy-2-propanol 47.57
    1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate 108.12
    2-(2-methoxypropoxy) propanol 77.63
    mesitylene 34.87
    ε-caprolactone 283.44
    p-cymene 35.75
    epichlorohydrin 249.7
    1,1,1-trichloroethane 285.42
    2-aminoethanol 3.5
    morpholine-4-carbaldehyde 167.36
    sulfolane 449.97
    2,2,4-trimethylpentane 11.4
    2-methyltetrahydrofuran 192.68
    n-hexyl acetate 165.3
    isooctane 4.83
    2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol 82.96
    sec-butyl acetate 94.62
    tert-butyl acetate 131.42
    decalin 21.97
    glycerin 5.59
    diglyme 208.09
    acrylic acid 26.22
    isopropyl myristate 53.37
    n-butyric acid 68.84
    acetyl acetate 92.94
    di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 51.02
    ethyl propionate 102.97
    nitromethane 97.65
    1,2-diethoxyethane 114.62
    benzonitrile 60.63
    trioctyl phosphate 34.79
    1-bromopropane 100.95
    gamma-valerolactone 334.95
    n-decanol 21.01
    triethyl phosphate 83.13
    4-methyl-2-pentanol 14.31
    propionitrile 26.07
    vinylene carbonate 137.82
    1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane 160.92
    DMS 95.67
    cumene 32.45
    2-octanol 27.58
    2-hexanone 101.32
    octyl acetate 65.45
    limonene 60.3
    1,2-dimethoxyethane 102.55
    ethyl orthosilicate 79.29
    tributyl phosphate 48.58
    diacetone alcohol 83.81
    N,N-dimethylaniline 60.2
    acrylonitrile 27.57
    aniline 42.12
    1,3-propanediol 7.68
    bromobenzene 157.74
    dibromomethane 195.29
    1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 360.75
    2-methyl-cyclohexyl acetate 119.6
    tetrabutyl urea 74.38
    diisobutyl methanol 20.65
    2-phenylethanol 34.52
    styrene 47.03
    dioctyl adipate 96.49
    dimethyl sulfate 105.0
    ethyl butyrate 114.51
    methyl lactate 34.55
    butyl lactate 98.3
    diethyl carbonate 73.25
    propanediol butyl ether 44.26
    triethyl orthoformate 111.07
    p-tert-butyltoluene 33.79
    methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate 148.61
    morpholine 97.96
    tert-butylamine 12.19
    n-dodecanol 13.96
    dimethoxymethane 51.26
    ethylene carbonate 122.65
    cyrene 97.17
    2-ethoxyethyl acetate 192.33
    2-ethylhexyl acetate 101.88
    1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 199.15
    4-methylpyridine 129.25
    dibutyl ether 79.52
    2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanol 20.65
    DEF 126.87
    dimethyl isosorbide 193.18
    tetrachloroethylene 214.75
    eugenol 91.97
    triacetin 194.39
    span 80 72.08
    1,4-butanediol 5.24
    1,1-dichloroethane 159.28
    2-methyl-1-pentanol 25.7
    methyl formate 25.77
    2-methyl-1-butanol 21.01
    n-decane 10.93
    butyronitrile 30.0
    3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol 33.77
    1-chlorooctane 48.52
    1-chlorotetradecane 14.37
    n-nonane 10.31
    undecane 6.41
    tert-butylcyclohexane 15.5
    cyclooctane 16.85
    cyclopentanol 44.92
    tetrahydropyran 137.64
    tert-amyl methyl ether 70.16
    2,5,8-trioxanonane 115.96
    1-hexene 30.37
    2-isopropoxyethanol 34.18
    2,2,2-trifluoroethanol 27.83
    methyl butyrate 133.18

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IFRA standard 51

Recommendation
No restriction
Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
Products applied to the lips
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Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
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Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
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Products with significant anogenital exposure
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Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
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Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
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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
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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
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