Diethyl Succinate

• CAT Number: R031154
• CAS Number: 123-25-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O4
• Molecular Weight: 174.196
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Butanedioic Acid Diethyl Ester; Succinic Acid Diethyl Ester;?1,4-Diethyl Butanedioate; Butandioic Acid Diethyl Ester; Clorius; DESU; Diethyl Butanedioate; Diethyl succinate; Ethyl succinate; NSC 8875
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: diethyl butanedioate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O4/c1-3-11-7(9)5-6-8(10)12-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: DKMROQRQHGEIOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CCC(=O)OCC

Diethyl succinate is an ester derived from succinic acid and ethanol, commonly used as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Its applications include the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymers. Additionally, diethyl succinate serves as a flavoring agent and plasticizer. Its versatility and relatively low toxicity make it valuable in various chemical manufacturing processes.