Di-(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

At a glance

A synthetic aliphatic diester produced by esterifying adipic acid with 2‑ethylhexanol, offering a subtle fatty, waxy nuance and often used as a fixative in modern fragrances.

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 2026-09-18