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Dimethyl malonate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

Dimethyl malonate is a reagent used in organic synthesis. It acts as a precursor for the synthesis of mono-substituted and di-substituted acetic acid, barbiturates, vitamin B1 and vitamin B6. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry to prepare pharmaceuticals like chloroquine and butazolidin. It is involved in the synthesis of diastereomeric pure thienylpyridines by reacting with 1,3-diphenylprop-2-enyl acetate.

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Applications
Dimethyl malonate is a reagent used in organic synthesis. It acts as a precursor for the synthesis of mono-substituted and di-substituted acetic acid, barbiturates, vitamin B1 and vitamin B6. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry to prepare pharmaceuticals like chloroquine and butazolidin. It is involved in the synthesis of diastereomeric pure thienylpyridines by reacting with 1,3-diphenylprop-2-enyl acetate.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether and oils. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 108-59-8
Molecular Formula C5H8O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 132.115
MDL Number MFCD00008460
InChI Key BEPAFCGSDWSTEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym dimethyl malonate, methyl malonate, propanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, malonic acid dimethyl ester, 1,3-dimethyl propanedioate, dimethyl 1,3-propanedioate, malonic acid, dimethyl ester, unii-em8y79998c, ccris 8981, propanedioic acid dimethyl ester
PubChem CID 7943
IUPAC Name dimethyl propanedioate
SMILES COC(=O)CC(=O)OC

Specifications

Melting Point -62°C
Density 1.156
Boiling Point 180°C to 181°C
Flash Point 90°C (194°F)
Refractive Index 1.413
Quantity 100 g
Beilstein 774261
Merck Index 14,6096
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol,ether and oils. Slightly miscible with water.
Formula Weight 132.12
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material Dimethyl malonate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Dimethyl malonate
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dimethyl malonate

RUO – Research Use Only

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