Decanedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester (CED0028679)

Decanedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester belongs to the fatty acid esters, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. This compound has the formula C26H50O4 and an average molecular weight of 426.68 g/mol. It is categorized under the superclass of lipids and lipid-like molecules. Industrial applications for this substance include its use as a solvent (PMC10414032), plasticizer, film former, deodorizer, and fragrance, as well as its application as a softener and conditioner. The compound is found in or released from 23 recorded sources. These include electrical and electronic equipment, such as electric switches, discharge lamps, communication cables or conductors, antennas, and electrically stimulated smoking devices, among seven others. Within household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with bleaching agents, ash trays, tobacco product cases, cigar cigarettes, and non electric simulated smoking devices. In the context of food, food processing, and cookware, it is found in processing meats, food contact materials, and fermentation processes for beer. Additional sources include drinking water and water supply, as well as building and construction materials such as tents or canopies and fencing. Recorded exposure routes for the compound include touch, oral, and inhalation.