Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate


Bis adipate or DEHA is an organic compound with the formula 2. It is the diester of 2-ethylhexanol and adipic acid. It is a colorless oily liquid.
DEHA is sometimes called "dioctyl adipate", incorrectly. Another name is di adipate.

Use

As well as related diesters derived from octanol, decanol, isodecanol, etc., it is used as a plasticizer.
DEHA is used as a hydraulic fluid, and a component of aircraft lubricants. It is sometimes also used as an ingredient in PVC-based plastic wrap.

Toxicity

DEHA has very low toxicity. The LD50 is estimated at 900 mg/kg.
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, it is "not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans."