OriginSynthesized from adipic acid and octyl alcohol, both petrochemical-derived compounds. Produced through esterification, where adipic acid reacts with octyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
Dioctyl adipate has been reported in Streptomyces with data available.
Solubility INSOL IN WATER @ 25 °C; INSOL OR VERY SLIGHTLY SOL IN GLYCERINE & GLYCOLS; SOL IN MOST ORGANIC SOLVENTS
Formula
C22H42O4
Mol. Weight
370.60
CAS #
123-79-5
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
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