Diethyl fumarate is a decomposition product of Malathion 9, a pesticide, and also serves as a reactant in the Diels-Alder reaction. It is recognized as a skin irritant, capable of causing non-immunologic contact urticaria. Additionally, it has been shown to hybridize with curcumin, resulting in neuroprotective effects.
- It is a decomposition product.
- It acts as a reactant in Diels-Alder reactions.
- It can cause non-immunologic contact urticaria on skin.
- It can exert neuroprotective effects when hybridized with curcumin.