Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate



Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate or DEHA is a plasticizer. DEHA is an ester of 2-ethylhexanol and adipic acid. Its chemical formula is 22424. Its molecular weight is 370.57 g/mol.

DEHA is sometimes called "dioctyl adipate", incorrectly. Another name for it is diisooctyl adipate.

Bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate is also used as a functional hydraulic fluid, and a component of aircraft lubricants.

Toxicity
Suspected carcinogen. Bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate has been demonstrated to induce liver tissue tumors in female mice.