Dimethyl adipate has been reported in Astragalus mongholicus and Astragalus membranaceus with data available.
Solubility Sol in alc, ether, acetic acid
Formula
C8H14O4
Mol. Weight
174.19
CAS #
627-93-0
Form
Liquid
State
Dimethyl adipate is a colorless liquid. (USCG, 1999)
Functions
Plasticiser
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed as a cosmetic ingredient to serve as a humectant and solvent, providing hydration and improving the texture and spreadability of skincare and color cosmetic products.