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3,4-Diethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione

Lonza quality, ≥98.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Diethyl squarate, Squaric acid diethyl ester

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Linear Formula:
(C2H5O)2C4(=O)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
170.16
Beilstein:
640626
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100

grade

Lonza quality

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

manufacturer/tradename

Lonza Ltd

refractive index

n20/D 1.509 (lit.)

bp

95 °C/0.1 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.15 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCOC1=C(OCC)C(=O)C1=O

InChI

1S/C8H10O4/c1-3-11-7-5(9)6(10)8(7)12-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

DFSFLZCLKYZYRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

110 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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E F Sherertz et al.
Archives of dermatological research, 280(1), 57-60 (1988-01-01)
Squaric acid diethylester and squaric acid dibutylester have been used in contact sensitization therapy of alopecia areata. This study investigated the application of these esters or squaric acid alone to hairless mouse and human skin in vitro to determine squaric
Frederik Wurm et al.
Biomacromolecules, 13(4), 1161-1171 (2012-03-02)
Polymer-protein conjugates generated from side chain functional synthetic polymers are attractive because they can be easily further modified with, for example, labeling groups or targeting ligands. The residue specific modification of proteins with side chain functional synthetic polymers using the
M G Wilkerson et al.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 13(2 Pt 1), 229-234 (1985-08-01)
Two squaric acid diesters, squaric acid diethyl ester (SADEE) and squaric acid dibutyl ester (SADBE), have been suggested as replacements for 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene in the treatment of alopecia areata and alopecia totalis. We synthesized these squaric acid diesters and examined them
The relationship between sensitization with squaric acid diethylester and IgE-mediated allergy.
P D Pigatto et al.
Bollettino dell'Istituto sieroterapico milanese, 63(3), 226-228 (1984-07-31)
Sensitizing potential of cyclobutenediones.
J Avalos et al.
Contact dermatitis, 21(5), 341-342 (1989-11-01)

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