Diethyl succinate
SIAL/W237712 - natural, ≥99%, FG
Synonym: Diethyl butanedioate
CAS Number: 123-25-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H14O4
Molecular Weight: 174.19
EC Number: 204-612-0
MDL Number: MFCD00009208
Linear Formula: C2H5OCOCH2CH2COOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| bp | 218 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.047 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H14O4/c1-3-11-7(9)5- |
| InChI key | DKMROQRQHGEIOW-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −20 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | apple; grape; waxy; fruity; floral |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CCOC(=O)CCC(=O)OCC |
| vapor density | 6 (vs air) |
| Application: | Diethyl succinate: • Contribute to the aroma of sparkling wine. • is a key flavor component of rice wine. |
| 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 . |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 195.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 91 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 218 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −20 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.047 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2377 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

