{"id":2878,"date":"2025-05-28T11:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T09:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vichemic.pl\/dioctyl-adipate-flexibility-in-industrial-chemistry-and-modern-plastics\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T00:07:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:07:10","slug":"dioctyl-adipate-flexibility-in-industrial-chemistry-and-modern-plastics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/dioctyl-adipate-flexibility-in-industrial-chemistry-and-modern-plastics\/","title":{"rendered":"Dioctyl adipate &#8211; Flexibility in industrial chemistry and modern plastics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Dioctyl adipate<\/em>, also known as <em>dioctyl adipate (DOA)<\/em>, is a colorless, oily liquid that is an ester of adipic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is a compound widely used as <strong>a plasticizer<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/chemical-raw-materials\/\">the chemical and materials industries<\/a>. Thanks to its properties &#8211; such as low volatility, excellent flexibility and cold resistance &#8211; it is used in the production of soft <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/plastics\/\">plastics<\/a>, gaskets, films and <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/pharmaceutical-industry\/\">medical devices<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<p>In this article we will take a close look at the chemical characteristics, applications and importance of Dioctyl Adipate in modern industries. It is more than a plasticizer &#8211; it is an element that gives materials new properties and functionality. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Product Technical Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chemical name:<\/strong> Dioctyl Adipate (Dioctyl Adipate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CAS number:<\/strong> 103-23-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EC (EINECS) number:<\/strong> 203-090-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sum formula:<\/strong> <sub>C22H42O4<\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Molar mass:<\/strong> 370.57 g\/mol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical form:<\/strong> Colorless, oily liquid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boiling point:<\/strong> 214-216 \u00b0C (at 13 mmHg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flash point:<\/strong> 204 \u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solubility:<\/strong> Insoluble in water, well soluble in most organic solvents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Industrial Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. plastics industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Dioctyl adipate is a plasticizer used in soft PVC polymers that need to remain flexible at low temperatures. It is ideal for the production of cables, packaging films, tapes, refrigeration curtains and synthetic skins. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/pharmaceutical-industry\/\">medical and hygiene products<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>DOA is used in the production of flexible medical tubing, drug packaging, and in food-contact films where <strong>non-toxicity and compliance with sanitary standards<\/strong> are essential.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. automotive industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Dioctyl adipate is used in automotive interior components such as upholstery, gaskets, membranes and other components that need to be age-resistant and flexible over a wide temperature range.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Features and benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resistant to low temperatures<\/strong> &#8211; remains flexible even below -50 \u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low volatility<\/strong> &#8211; reduces migration of plasticizer to product surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excellent compatibility<\/strong> with a wide range of polymers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No odor or color<\/strong> &#8211; does not affect the aesthetics of the finished product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food contact safety<\/strong> &#8211; approved for food applications in many countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety and environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Dioctyl adipate has low toxicity and does not cause irritation with standard use. It complies with <strong>FDA, EFSA<\/strong> and many REACH regulations for safe use in contact with food and skin. During storage, protect from fire, strong oxidants and high temperatures.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/chemical-raw-materials\/\">Chemical<\/a> curiosities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DOA is a dioctyl ester &#8211; both alcohol groups are derived from 2-ethylhexanol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a component of the so-called &#8220;soft cold-resistant plasticizers&#8221; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thanks to its low viscosity, it improves PVC processing in extrusion technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In combination with other plasticizers, it allows to adjust the hardness and elasticity of the final material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Dioctyl adipate<\/strong> is one of the most preferred plasticizers for applications requiring flexibility, low toxicity and durability. Its physicochemical properties, compliance with international standards and wide application possibilities make it a strategic raw material for the plastics, medical and food industries. You can find it in Vichemic&#8217;s offer at the following link: http:\/\/vichemic.pl\/oferta\/  <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dioctyl adipate, also known as dioctyl adipate (DOA), is a colorless, oily liquid that is an ester of adipic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is a compound widely used as a plasticizer in the chemical and materials industries. 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