C8H12O4
172.18 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
Diethyl fumarate
CAS623-91-6EC210-819-7
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Comonomer for polymer production
Diethyl fumarate is a diester formed from the condensation of fumaric acid with ethanol. It is primarily used as a comonomer in polymer production, such as with styrene and vinyl chloride.
Comonomer for polymer productionComonomer for polystyreneChemical modifier in polymer synthesis
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CAS 623-91-6
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H371May cause damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401Toxic to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
diethyl (E)-but-2-enedioate
InChIKey
IEPRKVQEAMIZSS-AATRIKPKSA-N
SMILES
CCOC(=O)/C=C/C(=O)OCC
Synonyms (24)
- 1,4-diethyl but-2-enedioate
- Anti-Psoriaticum
- Diethyl (2E)-2-butenedioate
- Diethyl fumarate
- Fumaric acid, diethyl ester
- diethyl (2E)-but-2-enedioate
- diethyl (E)-but-2-enedioate