Diethyl sebacate

Agent Name
Diethyl sebacate
CAS Number
110-40-7
Formula
C14-H26-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Diethyl sebacate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bisoflex DES; Decanedioic acid, diethyl ester; Diethyl 1,10-decanedioate; Diethyl 1,8-octanedicarboxylate; Diethyl decanedioate; Ethyl sebacate; Decanedioic acid, 1,10-diethyl ester; Sebacic acid, diethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Ethyl decanedioate; [JECFA]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless to yellowish liquid; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make alkyd and polyester resins, non-migrating plasticizers, polyester rubbers, and polyamide synthetic fibers; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; Causes somnolence in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] "Causes contact dermatitis." [ChemIDplus] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Reference Link #1
Allergic contact dermatitis due to diethyl sebacate in a hand cream.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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