Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

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bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate or DEHA is a plasticizer. DEHA is an ester of 2-ethylhexanol and adipic acid. Its chemical formula is C22H42O4. Its CAS number is [103-23-1] [1] and its SMILES structure is CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)CCCCC(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC.

DEHA is sometimes called "dioctyl adipate", incorrectly. Another compound is diisooctyl adipate.

Bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate is also used as a functional hydraulic fluid, and a component of aircraft lubricants.

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Suspected carcinogen. Bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate has been demonstrated to induce liver tissue tumors in female mice.

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