Description

Diisopropyl Adipate is a high-purity diester of adipic acid and isopropanol, valued for its excellent solvency and low volatility. This compound serves as a versatile and effective emollient, plasticizer, and solvent in high-performance formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking a non-greasy, skin-compatible ingredient with superior spreading properties.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key emollient and solvent in sunscreens, creams, lotions, and makeup, providing a smooth, non-oily skin feel and enhancing product spreadability.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a carrier solvent and penetration enhancer in topical drug delivery systems and transdermal patches.
• Plasticizers: Acts as an efficient plasticizer for various polymers, including cellulose derivatives, improving flexibility and processability.
• Industrial Lubricants & Additives: Employed as a synthetic base oil or additive component in specialty lubricants and functional fluids.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a stable, high-boiling point solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis and specialty chemical production.
• Fragrances & Flavors: Utilized as a solvent and fixative in perfume and flavor compositions due to its low odor and good solvent power.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diisopropyl Adipate
CAS No.	121879-14-9
Molecular Formula	C12H22O4
Molecular Weight	230.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Diisopropyl Hexanedioate; Adipic Acid Diisopropyl Ester; Isopropyl Adipate; Hexanedioic Acid, Bis(1-methylethyl) Ester; Bis(1-methylethyl) Adipate; DIPA; Adipic Acid Dilsopropyl Ester; Adipinsäurediisopropylester
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Quality Control

Our Diisopropyl Adipate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for industrial and cosmetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.422 - 1.426
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.960 - 0.970

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