Description References
Product Name: |
Diethyl succinate |
Synonyms: |
2,2-diethylbutanedioate;SUCCINIC ACID DIETHYL ESTER;AKOS BBS-00004411;ETHYL SUCCINATE;FEMA 2377;DIETHYL SUCCINATE;diethyl butanedioate;BUTANEDIOIC ACID DIETHYL ESTER |
CAS: |
123-25-1 |
MF: |
C8H14O4 |
MW: |
174.19 |
EINECS: |
204-612-0 |
Product Categories: |
Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Organics;SuccinicSeries;Fatty Acid Esters (Plasticizer);Functional Materials;Plasticizer;ester Flavor;Alpha Sort;D;Volatiles/ Semivolatiles;Plasticizers;Polymer Additives;Polymer Science;Alphabetical Listings;C-D;Flavors and Fragrances |
Mol File: |
123-25-1.mol |
|
Melting point |
-20 °C |
Boiling point |
218 °C(lit.) |
density |
1.047 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor density |
6 (vs air) |
vapor pressure |
1.33 hPa (55 °C) |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.42(lit.) |
FEMA |
2377 | DIETHYL SUCCINATE |
Fp |
195 °F |
storage temp. |
Store below +30°C. |
solubility |
2.00g/l |
form |
Liquid |
color |
Clear colorless to yellow |
Water Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water. |
Merck |
14,8869 |
JECFA Number |
617 |
BRN |
907645 |
CAS DataBase Reference |
123-25-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
Diethyl succinate(123-25-1) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
Butanedioic acid, 1,4-diethyl ester (123-25-1) |
Hazard Codes |
Xi |
Risk Statements |
36/37/38 |
Safety Statements |
26-36-24/25-22-S24/25 |
WGK Germany |
2 |
RTECS |
WM7400000 |
TSCA |
Yes |
HS Code |
29171990 |
Toxicity |
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 8530 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 5000 mg/kg |
Chemical Properties |
CLEAR LIQUID |
Chemical Properties |
Diethyl succinate has a faint, pleasant odor. |
Uses |
Alkyl succinates have been used as ashless dispersants and detergent additives for lubricating oils. |
Preparation |
By direct esterification of the acid in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 in benzene solution; from succinic anhydride and ethyl alcohol |
Purification Methods |
Dry the succinate with MgSO4, and distil it at 15mm pressure. [Beilstein 2 IV 1914.] |
Raw materials |
Etanol-->Ethylene glycol-->Succinic acid |
Preparation Products |
7-Methoxycoumarin-->Pigment Red 122-->2,5-Dihydroxyterephthalic acid-->Imazapyr acid -->Sertraline hydrochloride-->1,4-Cyclohexanedione |