Description

Diethyl Succinate is a versatile diester of succinic acid, valued for its role as a high-purity chemical intermediate and solvent. This compound is essential for manufacturers requiring a reliable building block for synthesizing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Key industries that utilize this product include flavors & fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and polymer production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a solvent and a component in creating fruity and wine-like aroma profiles for food and perfumery.
• Polymer and Resin Production: Serves as a monomer or plasticizer in the manufacture of specialty polyesters and alkyd resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: An intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent and solvent for esterification, transesterification, and other organic reactions in R&D and production.
• Industrial Solvent: Employed as a solvent for cellulose esters, resins, and oils in coatings and ink formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Succinate
CAS No.	123-25-1
Molecular Formula	C8H14O4
Molecular Weight	174.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Succinate; Diethyl Butanedioate; Succinic Acid Diethyl Ester; Butanedioic Acid, Diethyl Ester; Ethyl Butanedioate; Diethyl 1,4-Butanedioate; DES; Diethyl Ethanedicarboxylate
EINECS	204-612-0

Quality Control

Our Diethyl Succinate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.419 - 1.423
Density (20°C)	1.040 - 1.045 g/mL
Acidity (as Succinic Acid)	≤ 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.