Dimethyl succinate
Agent Name
Dimethyl succinate
CAS Number
106-65-0
Formula
C6-H10-O4
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Butanedioic acid, dimethyl ester; Dimethyl butanedioate; Dimethylsuccinate; Methyl butanedioate; Methyl succinate; Succinic acid, dimethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid that solidifies at room temperature (19.5 deg C); [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent for fruit flavors and a synthetic flavor; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.3 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point = 85.0 deg F; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: