2-Ethylhexyl fumarate

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

5.9E-05 mm Hg

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic