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InventoryRef 3351115/10/2010

DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE

Hexanedioic acid, bis(2-octyldodecyl)ester

DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 85117-94-8
CAS 85117-94-8PubChem CID 3020369

Dioctyldodecyl Adipate

IUPAC name
bis(2-octyldodecyl) hexanedioate
Molecular formula
C46H90O4
Molecular weight
707.2 g/mol
Exact mass
706.68391135 Da
XLogP3
19.8
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Bis(2-octyldodecyl) adipate9MV77C2BPIEINECS 285-645-8MACKADERM DDADUB DODAHexanedioic acid, bis(2-octyldodecyl) esterADIPIC ACID, DIOCTYLDODECYL DIESTERHEXANEDIOIC ACID, 1,6-BIS(2-OCTYLDODECYL) ESTER
5 more reported names
RefChem:588735DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE [INCI]285-645-8UNII-9MV77C2BPIWLFITRMCTPBSQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE

INCI name

DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE

Description

Hexanedioic acid, bis(2-octyldodecyl)ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
33511
Imported identity
DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PLASTICISER
Softening and making supple synthetic polymers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIOCTYLDODECYL ADIPATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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