CheckVegan

Is Diethyl Adipate vegetarian?

Diethyl Adipate

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Diethyl Adipate is the diethyl ester of adipic acid (diethyl hexanedioate), a synthetic solvent and plasticizer used in cosmetics.

Also known as Diethyl Hexanedioate
INCI name Diethyl Adipate
CAS number 84-66-2
EC number 205-477-0
CosIng ID 55839
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.

Report an issue