Diethyl succinate
Diethyl succinate is the diethyl ester of succinate.
Diethyl succinate is a colorless liquid with the formula C8H14O4. The organic molecule contains two ester groups and occurs naturally in both plant and animal tissues. Diethyl succinate plays a key role in the Krebs cycle which is a component of metabolism. Since it is low in molecular weight, this ester is commonly used in fragrances.