Dimethyl Succinate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 106-65-0
A fruity ester note with a tutti frutti character and a soft green facet. Sweet and natural, it adds a bubble gum lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 11 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 106-65-0 |
| INCI Name | Dimethyl succinate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H10O4 |
| Mol. Weight | 146.14 |
| IUPAC Name | dimethyl butanedioate |
| InChIKey | MUXOBHXGJLMRAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
butane dioic acid dimethyl ester, butanedioic acid dimethyl ester, butanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, dbe-4 dibasic ester, dimethyl butane dioate, dimethyl butane-1,4-dioate, dimethyl butanedioate, dimethyl succinate FCC, dimethyl succinate synthetic, dimethylsuccinate, methyl butane dioate, methyl succinate, succinato dimetile, succinic acid dimethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 195.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 18.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 85.00 °C |
| Density | 1.11600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.422000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 0.350 |
| Solubility | alcohol; oils, slightly; water, 25000 mg/L @ 20 C (exp) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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