Di-(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

At a glance

Synthetic di‑ester made from adipic acid and 2‑ethylhexanol, employed as a mild fatty, waxy, slightly sweet fixative in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, produced from adipic acid and 2‑ethylhexanol
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aliphatic diester
CAS number
103-23-1
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-09