Description

Dicapryl Adipate is a high-purity diester of adipic acid and capryl alcohol, valued for its excellent solvency, low volatility, and favorable toxicological profile. This versatile chemical intermediate and functional fluid is essential for formulators requiring a stable, low-odor, and skin-friendly ingredient. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, lubricants, and plastics industries for its superior performance as an emollient, plasticizer, and synthetic base oil.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Emollient: Used in creams, lotions, and sunscreens for its non-greasy, smooth skin feel and excellent spreading properties.
• Lubricant & Synthetic Base Oil: Serves as a high-performance component in specialty lubricants, greases, and metalworking fluids due to its thermal stability and low pour point.
• Plasticizer for Polymers: Acts as a secondary plasticizer or co-plasticizer in PVC, synthetic rubbers, and other polymer systems to improve flexibility and processability.
• Carrier & Solvent: Employed as a solvent for active ingredients and fragrances in various industrial and consumer product formulations.
• Functional Fluid: Utilized in high-temperature hydraulic fluids and heat transfer fluids where oxidative stability is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicapryl Adipate
CAS No.	108-63-4
Molecular Formula	C22H42O4
Molecular Weight	370.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate; Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate; DEHA; DOA; Adipic Acid Di(2-ethylhexyl) Ester; Adipic Acid Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Ester; Hexanedioic Acid, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Ester; Octyl Adipate; 2-Ethylhexyl Adipate
EINECS	203-600-4

Quality Control

Our Dicapryl Adipate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, acid value, color, and moisture content. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant industry standards for cosmetic and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g
Color (APHA)	≤ 30
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.444 - 1.448
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.924 - 0.928

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.