Dioctyl adipate (DOA) is an

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with the formula (CH₂CH₂CO₂C₈H₁₇)₂. It is a colorless oily liquid . As well as related diesters derived from

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, decanol, isodecanol, etc., it is used as a

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. DEHA is sometimes incorrectly called dioctyl adipate. The abbreviation DOA has also been used for bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (CAS # 103-23-1).

Toxicity

Esters of adipic acid exhibit low acute toxicities in animal models. The LD₅₀ of the related ethylhexanoate is estimated at 900 mg/kg (rat, i.v.).

References

{{HealthIssuesOfPlastics Adipate esters Plasticizers IARC Group 3 carcinogens