W237712

Diethyl succinate

natural, ≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): Diethyl butanedioate
• Linear Formula: C₂H₅OCOCH₂CH₂COOC₂H₅
• CAS Number: 123-25-1
• Molecular Weight: 174.19
• FEMA Number: 2377
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 907645
• EC Number: 204-612-0
• Council of Europe no.: 438
• MDL number: MFCD00009208
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830478
• Flavis number: 9.444
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117
• vapor density: 6 (vs air)
• assay: ≥99%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.42 (lit.)
• bp: 218 °C (lit.)
• mp: −20 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.047 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• organoleptic: apple; grape; waxy; fruity; floral
• SMILES string: CCOC(=O)CCC(=O)OCC
• InChI: 1S/C8H14O4/c1-3-11-7(9)5-6-8(10)12-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: DKMROQRQHGEIOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Diethyl succinate (DES) is a diester. This chemical can be used as a food additive, fragrance, and flavoring agent . It is a key component of wine aroma. Natural sources of this compound include apples, grapes, and cocoa .

Application

Diethyl succinate:

• Contribute to the aroma of sparkling wine.
• is a key flavor component of rice wine.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 208.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 98 °C - closed cup