Diethyl fumarate
Agent Name
Diethyl fumarate
CAS Number
623-91-6
Formula
C8-H12-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Butenedioic acid, diethyl ester, (E)-; Anti-Psoriaticum; Diethylester kyseliny fumarove [Czech]; Fumaric acid, diethyl ester; trans-2-Butenedioic acid diethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a co-monomer to make polymers; [HSDB]
Comments
A mild eye irritant based on animal studies; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.178 mm Hg
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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