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Dioctyldodecyl Adipate
AKA “Bis(2-octyldodecyl) adipate, 85117-94-8, 9MV77C2BPI, EINECS 285-645-8, MACKADERM DDA, DUB DODA, Hexanedioic acid, bis(2-octyldodecyl) ester, ADIPIC ACID, DIOCTYLDODECYL DIESTER, HEXANEDIOIC ACID, 1, 6-BIS(2-OCTYLDODECYL) ESTER”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dioctyldodecyl adipate
AKA: Bis(2-octyldodecyl) adipate, 85117-94-8, 9MV77C2BPI, EINECS 285-645-8, MACKADERM DDA, DUB DODA, Hexanedioic acid, Bis(2-octyldodecyl) ester, ADIPIC ACID, DIOCTYLDODECYL DIESTER, HEXANEDIOIC ACID, 1, 6-BIS(2-OCTYLDODECYL) ESTER
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hexanedioic acid, bis(2-octyldodecyl)ester
Formula
C46H90O4
Mol. Weight
707.20
CAS #
85117-94-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Plasticiser
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created for cosmetic formulations. Serves as an emollient and conditioning agent with no traditional use history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Adipic Acid Dihydrazide
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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1,4-Butanediol/Succinic Acid/Adipic Acid/HDI Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Adipic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Adipic Acid/CHDM/MA/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dioctyldodecyl Adipate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Adipic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Toxicity of adipic acid.
Kennedy GL Jr
Drug and chemical toxicology, 2002
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer in a Lip Balm.
Lockmann A, Schill T, Schubert S, Buhl T
Contact dermatitis, 2026
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR