Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

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bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate
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 molecular weight is 370.57 g/mol. Its CAS number is [103-23-1] and its SMILES structure is CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)CCCCC(=O)OCC(CC)CCCC.

DEHA is sometimes called "dioctyl adipate", incorrectly. Another name for it is diisooctyl adipate.

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[edit] Use

Bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate is used as a functional hydraulic fluid, and a component of aircraft lubricants. It is sometimes also used as an ingredient in PVC-based plastic wrap.

[edit] Toxicity

It is a suspected carcinogen. Bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate has been demonstrated to induce liver tissue tumors in female mice.[citation needed]

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