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Sigma-Aldrich

Dimethyl succinate

98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl butanedioate, Succinic acid dimethyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3OCOCH2CH2COOCH3
CAS Number:
106-65-0
Molecular Weight:
146.14
FEMA Number:
2396
Beilstein:
956776
EC Number:
203-419-9
Council of Europe no.:
439
MDL number:
MFCD00008466
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901044
Flavis number:
9.445
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor pressure

0.3 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

98%

autoignition temp.

689 °F

expl. lim.

8.5 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.419 (lit.)

bp

200 °C (lit.)

mp

16-19 °C (lit.)

density

1.117 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; fruity; floral; sweet

SMILES string

COC(=O)CCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C6H10O4/c1-9-5(7)3-4-6(8)10-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

MUXOBHXGJLMRAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Dimethyl succinate can be used as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

Application


  • Metabolic Bypass Rescues Aberrant S-nitrosylation-Induced TCA Cycle Inhibition and Synapse Loss in Alzheimer′s Disease Human Neurons.: This research discusses the role of metabolic intermediates like Dimethyl succinate in bypassing biochemical blocks in Alzheimer′s disease, offering potential therapeutic avenues (Andreyev et al., 2024).

  • Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, dimethyl succinate, CAS Registry Number 106-65-0.: A comprehensive safety assessment of Dimethyl succinate as a fragrance ingredient, highlighting its toxicological profile and safe usage parameters (Api et al., 2023).

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

201.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

94 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Burdock, GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 878-879 (1997)
W J Malaisse et al.
Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.), 13(4), 330-341 (1997-04-01)
In rats injected with bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS; 5 gamma mg/g body weight [BWT]), the toxin provokes death within 24 h in 23% of the animals and, in surviving rats, causes a decrease in BWT, hyperlactacidemia, hyperlipacidemia, and hyperketonemia, as well
Dushyant Shekhawat et al.
Bioresource technology, 97(2), 342-347 (2005-09-21)
A complete process model and economic analysis has been developed for itaconic acid production via catalytic condensation of dimethyl succinate and formaldehyde. The process model is based on experimental yields and selectivities obtained for the condensation reaction and on recovery
V Leclercq-Meyer et al.
Biochemical and molecular medicine, 59(1), 87-90 (1996-10-01)
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is often referred to as a glucose-dependent insulinotropic agent and is currently under investigation as a tool in the treatment of noninsulin-dependent diabetes. This report shows that, in the absence of glucose, a nonglucidic nutrient, namely
L Ladrière et al.
Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 48(1), 102-106 (1999-01-27)
The metabolism of [2,3-13C]succinic acid dimethyl ester ([2,3-13C]-SAD) 10 mmol/L was examined in hepatocytes from overnight-fasted normal rats, 3-day starved rats, and overnight-fasted hereditarily diabetic Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rats. The amount of 13C-labeled succinate, fumarate, malate, lactate, alanine, and aspartate released
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