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Dimethyl fumarate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Dimethyl fumarate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | DMF;Dimethyl fumarate;Dimethyl trans-butenedioate |
| Chinese name | 富马酸二甲酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | DMF;反丁烯二酸二甲酯 |
| Chemical category | Preservatives |
| CAS No. | 624-49-7 |
| EINECS No. | 210-849-0 |
| Molecular formula | C6H8O4 |
| Molecular weight | 144.13 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; melting point 102–106°C; water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
Application scenarios
Pharmaceutical (psoriasis treatment), industrial preservative, feed preservative