Di-2-Ethylhexyl adipate (CED0010744)

Di-2-Ethylhexyl adipate belongs to the fatty acid esters, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. It has the formula C22H42O4 and an average molecular weight of 370.57 g/mol. This compound is classified under the superclass of lipids and lipid-like molecules. Industrially, di-2-ethylhexyl adipate serves a wide variety of roles and uses. It is utilized as a plasticizer, solvent, lubricating agent, and dispersing agent. Additionally, it functions as a softener and conditioner, film former, pigment, fragrance, and as a degradant or impurity. The compound is found in or released from 31 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, amplifiers, communication cables or conductors, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and discharge lamps, among 11 others. In food, food processing and cookware, it is linked to food contact materials, food preservation, the processing of meats, and fermentation processes for beer, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine. Its presence in household cleaning and consumer products includes soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, tobacco smoke filters, and pipe accessories. In building and construction, it is found in floors and sunshades awnings or outside screens. Furthermore, it is recorded in drinking water and water supply, as well as in indoor air, dust and atmospheric transport. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include inhalation, oral ingestion, and touch.