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dimethyl fumarate

CHEBI:CHEBI_76004

Definition

An enoate ester resulting from the formal condensation of both carboxy groups of fumaric acid with methanol. Used for treatment of adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C6H8O4
Molecular Mass
144.12530
Charge
0
SMILES
COC(=O)\C=C\C(=O)OC
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H8O4/c1-9-5(7)3-4-6(8)10-2/h3-4H,1-2H3/b4-3+
InChIKey
LDCRTTXIJACKKU-ONEGZZNKSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (E)-But-2-enedioic acid dimethyl ester
  • 1,2-bis(methoxycarbonyl)-trans-ethylene
  • dimethyl (2E)-but-2-enedioate
  • Dimethyl trans-ethylenedicarboxylate
  • Fumaric acid, dimethyl ester
  • Tecfidera
  • trans-1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester
  • trans-Butenedioic acid dimethyl ester

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
1373478
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core#notation
CHEBI:76004

Additional References

Wikipedia:Dimethyl_fumarate

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Additional Attributes

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CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
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BULK INGREDIENT
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BULK INGREDIENT
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20241231
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20141207
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SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC
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ANDA210382
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24979-128
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ORAL
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62207-003-11
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Dimethyl fumarate
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TECFIDERA
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TECFIDERA
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25 kg in 1 DRUM (62207-003-11)
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SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC
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DIMETHYL FUMARATE
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