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

98%

Synonym(s):

Dibutyl squarate

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Linear Formula:
[CH3(CH2)3O]2C4(=O)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
226.27
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.494 (lit.)

bp

139 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.047 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ether

SMILES string

CCCCOC1=C(OCCCC)C(=O)C1=O

InChI

1S/C12H18O4/c1-3-5-7-15-11-9(13)10(14)12(11)16-8-6-4-2/h3-8H2,1-2H3

InChI key

XBRWELTXMQSEIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3,4-Dibutoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione is the dialkyl ester of squaric acid.

Application

3,4-Dibutoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione was used in the synthesis of novel semisquarylium dye, useful for highly selective Hg2+ sensing in aqueous media. It was also employed in the synthesis of 3-butoxy-4-(1,3,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-2-indolylidenemethyl)-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione, intermediate for the synthesis of squaryl dyes.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - 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)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia related to squaric acid dibutyl ester.
Eric A Millican et al.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 65(1), 230-232 (2011-06-18)
Molecular and crystal structure of 3-butoxy-4-(1, 3, 3-trimethyl-2, 3-dihydro-1H-2-indolylidenemethyl)-3-cyclobutene-1, 2-dione and its thio analog.
Shishkina SV, et al.
Journal of Structural Chemistry, 46(1), 154-158 (2005)
Amy J McMichael et al.
Dermatology nursing, 16(4), 333-336 (2004-10-09)
Though many therapies exist for alopecia areata, one of the most unique is topical sensitization. By altering the pathogenic inflammatory response with few side effects, sensitizers offer an attractive treatment option for many patients with alopecia areata, including those who
Aaron E Scott et al.
Toxicology and applied pharmacology, 183(1), 66-70 (2002-09-10)
The ability of chemical or pharmaceutical agents to induce allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is of major health and regulatory concern. As such, tests to identify their sensitizing capacity, such as the guinea pig maximization test and the more recently developed
C Ajith et al.
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 5(3), 262-266 (2006-04-01)
Immunotherapy with sqauric acid dibutyl ester (SADBE) is a well-accepted therapy for alopecia areata. To study efficacy, safety, and factors influencing the outcome in the treatment of alopecia areata. During a 4-year period, 70 patients of alopecia areata, unresponsive to

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