Dimethyl malonate
Synonym: Methyl malonate; Malonic acid dimethyl ester
CAS No.: 108-59-8
EINECS No.: 203-597-8
Molecular Formula: C5H8O4
Molecular Weight: 132.12
Structure Formula:

Standard:
Items | Specifications |
Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
Assay (GC) | ≥99.0% |
Water | ≤0.5% |
Acidity | ≤0.1% |
Color (APHA) | ≤20 |
Properties: It is a colorless liquid, can be mixed with ethers, alcohols and oils, with a fragrant odor. Soluble in alcohol, ether and other organic solvents, slightly soluble in water.Melting point -62ºC
Boiling point:181.4ºC, Relative Density:1.156, Refractive index (nD17):1.4135.
Uses: Used in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis. It is the main raw material for the production of PPA (in non-Propylene glycol ethoxymethylenemalonate method): the reaction of orthoformate and urea to produce produce PPA. It also can be used as comparative sample of gas chromatography, organic synthesis.
Storage: Sealed and stored in a light-resistant, cool, dry and ventilative place.
Packing: 200kg plastic barrel.