2-Ethylhexyl fumarate

Agent Name
2-Ethylhexyl fumarate
CAS Number
141-02-6
Formula
C20-H36-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Ethylhexyl fumarate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Butenedioic acid (E)-, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester; 2-Butenedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate; Bis-(2-ethylhexyl)ester kyseliny fumarove [Czech]; DOF; Di(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate; Dioctyl fumarate; RC Comonomer DOF; 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, 1,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester; 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester; Fumaric acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Liquid; [EPA ChAMP: Screening Level Hazard Characterization]
Comments
An optical isomer demonstrates no eye but skin irritation in rabbits; Two structurally similar compounds cause skin sensitization in guinea pigs; Expected to have a low order of reproductive and developmental toxicity from oral exposure, based on a structurally similar compound; [EPA ChAMP: Screening Level Hazard Characterization] A skin irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
5.9E-05 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: