Diethyl Adipate
AKA “Diethyl hexanedioate, Ethyl adipate, 6-Diethyl hexanedioate, Hexanedioic acid, diethyl ester, Adipic acid”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Diethyl adipate
AKA: Diethyl hexanedioate, 6-Diethyl hexanedioate, Hexanedioic acid, Diethyl ester, Adipic acid
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Solvent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and conditions skin, leaving it feeling smooth and supple without heaviness.
Solubility Soluble in ethanol and ethyl ether
Formula
C10H18O4
Mol. Weight
202.25
CAS #
141-28-6
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from adipic acid and ethanol, both petroleum-derived or synthesized organic compounds. Synthesized through esterification reaction between adipic acid and ethanol using acid catalysts.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Solvent
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester created in the early 20th century for use as a plasticizer and solvent in cosmetics. Designed to improve texture and spreadability of creams and lotions without traditional animal-derived alternatives.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR