Term Name: dimethyl fumarate
Synonyms: (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
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:76004]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: diester enoate ester methyl ester
has_functional_parent: fumaric acid methanol
has_role: antipsoriatic immunomodulator