Adipates

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Adipates are the esters and salts of adipic acid, a dicarboxylic acid containing 6 C atoms. Adipates are used as plasticizers in plastics (such as PVC) and as a food additive for acidity regulation.

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Incoming links (2)

Dibutyl adipate (inci); Diethylhexyl adipate (inci);

Outgoing links (2)

Adipic acid; Carboxylic acids;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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