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Dimethyl malonate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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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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.
Specifications
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 |
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Safety and Handling
- Dimethyl malonate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dimethyl malonate
RUO – Research Use Only