Diethyl Adipate

AKA: 141-28-6, Diethyl hexanedioate, 1, 6-Diethyl hexanedioate, Hexanedioic acid, Diethyl ester, Adipic acid, 6-diethyl ester, Diethylester kyseliny adipove
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from adipic acid and ethanol, both petroleum-derived or synthesized organic compounds. Synthesized through esterification reaction between adipic acid and ethanol using acid catalysts.
Diethyl adipate is a fatty acid ester.
Solubility Soluble in ethanol and ethyl ether
Formula
C10H18O4
Mol. Weight
202.25
CAS #
141-28-6
Form
Liquid
State
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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