Diethyl maleate
Agent Name
Diethyl maleate
CAS Number
141-05-9
Formula
C8-H12-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, diethyl ester; Diethylester kyseliny maleinove [Czech]; Ethyl maleate; Maleic acid, diethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Water-white liquid; [Hawley] Colorless clear liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and as a flavoring agent; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; [Hawley] A mild skin irritant based an animal studies; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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