Dimethyl maleate
Agent Name
Dimethyl maleate
CAS Number
624-48-6
Formula
C6-H8-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Butenedioic acid, dimethyl ester, (Z)-; Dimethyl cis-butenedioate; Dimethyl cis-ethylenedicarboxylate; Dimethylester kyseliny maleinove [Czech]; Maleic acid, dimethyl ester; Methyl maleate; Sipomer DMM; 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1,4-dimethyl ester; 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, dimethyl ester; 2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, dimethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make chemicals and polymers; [IUCLID] Used to make fine and large scale chemicals; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant in rabbits; Skin sensitization observed in guinea pigs; [EPA ChAMP: Screening Level Hazard Characterization] A mild to severe eye irritant; Dermal LD50 (rabbit) = 530 uL/kg; [RTECS] Causes burns; May cause skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; ECHA REACH Registrations] A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Maleic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.3 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC (mouse) > 1,500 mg/m3/10min
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: