Dimethyl succinate
Synonyms
Butanedioic acid, 1,4-dimethyl ester;
Butanedioic acid, dimethyl ester;
Succinic acid, dimethyl ester;
FEMA No. 2396;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 106-65-0
EINECS: 203-419-9
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C6H10O4
Molecular Weight: 146.14
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid; low temperature: solid.
Odor pleasant bouquet.
Solubility soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
Physical - chemical properties
|
Melting point, °C |
19.5[1] |
Stability stable. Under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rat oral LD50 |
>5000mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
>5000mg/kg[2] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, dispersing, emulsifying, solubilizing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as solvent.
Use as perfume.
Use as cleansing agent.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent, emollient, masking agent, solvent in personal care products.
3, Food
Use as food additive (perfume).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: HSDB. 106-65-0, Dimethyl succinate
[2]: ChemIDplus. 106-65-0, Dimethyl succinate
Update: 20141031(1); 20200614(2);