Diethyl adipate (CED0007835)

Diethyl adipate is an organic compound with the formula C10H18O4 and an average molecular weight of 202.25 g/mol. Diethyl adipate belongs to the fatty acid esters, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. Industrially, the substance is utilized as a softener, conditioner, deodorizer, fragrance, and as a flavouring and nutrient. In the context of plastics, it is present in polyvinyl chloride and used in polyurethane. The compound is found in or released from 23 recorded sources. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, coils, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, electric switches, and electrically stimulated smoking devices, among five other sources. It is found in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap detergents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, ash trays, cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and one additional source. In the building and construction sector, it is found in ceilings, and it is also present in household items such as watch chains. Regarding food, food processing, and cookware, the compound is linked to food contact materials, food preservation, processing meats, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of wine or sparkling wine. Recorded exposure routes for diethyl adipate include touch, oral, and inhalation.