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Safety data for dimethyl fumarate
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General
Synonyms: allomaleic acid dimethyl ester, boletic acid dimethyl ester, trans-butanedioic acid dimethyl ester, fumaric acid dimethyl ester, trans-1,2-ethylenedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester
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Molecular formula: C6H8O4
CAS No: 624-49-7
EINECS No: 210-849-0
Physical data
Appearance: fine white crystalline powder
Melting point: 104 C
Boiling point: 192 - 193 C
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Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm-3): 1.37
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Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility:
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
Toxicology
Harmful in contact with skin. Severe eye irritant - eye contact may lead to serious damage. May act as a sensitizer through skin contact.
Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 2240 mg kg-1
SKN-RBT LD50 1250 mg kg-1
Risk phrases
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R21 R38 R41 R43.
Transport information
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Personal protection
Safety glasses.
Safety phrases
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S26 S36 S37 S39.
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