Diethyl succinate

It is a colorless liquid with the formula (CH2CO2Et)2 (Et = ethyl).

This ester is a versatile chemical intermediate.

A colorless liquid, diethyl succinate is formed by Fischer esterification of succinic acid and ethanol.

Being a diester, diethyl succinate is a particularly versatile building block.

[1] Via condensation with oxalate esters, it serves as a precursor to ketoglutaric acid.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code
Diethylsuccinoylsuccinate , a useful precursor to dyes and pigments, is produced by base-induced condensation of diethyl succinate. [ 3 ]