Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester

Name: Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008491

About Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester, a carboxylic acid registered under CAS number 2756-87-8. Formula C5H6O4, molecular weight 130.1 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (E)-4-methoxy-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid. It is also known as Monomethyl Fumarate or (2E)-2-Butenedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-008491
CAS Number	2756-87-8
IUPAC name	(E)-4-methoxy-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₆O₄
Molecular weight	130.1 g/mol
Exact mass	130.0266
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	NKHAVTQWNUWKEO-NSCUHMNNSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)/C=C/C(=O)O
PubChem CID	5369209

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	63.6 Å²
Synonyms	Monomethyl Fumarate, (2E)-2-Butenedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester, (E)-2-Butenedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester, Fumaric Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl Hydrogen Fumarate, methylhydrogenfumarate, Methyl Fumarate, monomethylfumarate, 4-methoxy-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid, mono-Methyl fumarate, (2E)-4-Methoxy-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid, 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, 1-methyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P354 + P338, P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester?

The CAS Registry Number of Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester is 2756-87-8. It is also known as Monomethyl Fumarate, (2E)-2-Butenedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester, (E)-2-Butenedioic Acid Monomethyl Ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester?

Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester has the molecular formula C5H6O4 and a molecular weight of 130.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (E)-4-methoxy-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester can I order?

We supply Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester?

Yes. Every lot of Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. Fumaric Acid Monomethyl Ester is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.