Dicapryl Adipate

AKA: Didecyl adipate, Didecyl hexanedioate, 105-97-5, Adipic acid didecyl ester, Di-n-Decyl adipate, Hexanedioic acid, Didecyl ester, Adipic acid
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from adipic acid and decyl alcohol, both synthetic organic compounds from petroleum-based sources. Synthesized through esterification reaction between adipic acid and decanol under catalytic conditions.
Didecyl adipate
Formula
C26H50O4
Mol. Weight
426.70
CAS #
105-97-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Plasticiser
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR