Dimethyl Adipate
AKA “Dimethyladipate, RefChem:134217, Dimethyl hexanedioate, Adipic acid dimethyl ester, HEXANEDIOIC ACID, DIMETHYL ESTER, Adipic acid, dimethyl ester
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Dimethyl adipate
AKA: Dimethyladipate, RefChem:134217, Dimethyl hexanedioate, Adipic acid dimethyl ester, HEXANEDIOIC ACID, DIMETHYL ESTER, Adipic acid, Dimethyl ester
Synthetic · Plasticiser | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Solvent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that softens skin and helps product formulas blend smoothly together for a silky feel.
Solubility Sol in alc, ether, acetic acid
Formula
C8H14O4
Mol. Weight
174.19
CAS #
627-93-0
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic
Function
Plasticiser | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Solvent
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed as a cosmetic ingredient to serve as a humectant and solvent, providing hydration and improving the texture and spreadability of skincare and color cosmetic products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR