Dioctyl adipate (DOA) is an organic compound with the formula (CH₂CH₂CO₂C₈H₁₇)₂. It is a colorless oily liquid. As well as related diesters derived from

2-ethylhexanol 2-Ethylhexanol (abbreviated 2-EH) is an organic compound with formula CHO. It is a branched, eight-carbon chiral alcohol (chemistry), alcohol. It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It is prod ...

, decanol, isodecanol, etc., it is used as a plasticizer. DEHA is sometimes incorrectly called dioctyl adipate.

Toxicity

Esters of adipic acid exhibit low acute toxicities in animal models. The LD50 of the related ethylhexanoate is estimated at 900 mg/kg (rat, i.v.).

References

{{HealthIssuesOfPlastics Adipate esters Plasticizers IARC Group 3 carcinogens