| Description | Diethyl fumarate is a decomposition product of the pesticide Malathion. Diethyl fumarate causes nonimmune contact urticaria on the skin. |
| molecular weight | 172.18 |
| Molecular formula | C8H12O4 |
| CAS | 623-91-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | H2O: 2 mg/mL (11.62 mM), Sonication is recommended. DMSO: 55 mg/mL (319.43 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Jr FA, et, al. Gas chromatographic determination of diethyl fumarate in malathion extracts and preparations used for control of body lice. J Econ Entomol. 1968 Apr;61(2):457-9. 2. Lahti A, et, al. Contact urticaria from diethyl fumarate. Contact Dermatitis. 1985 Mar;12(3):139-40. |