Dimethyl malonate[1] | |
---|---|
propanedioic acid dimethyl ester |
|
Other names
Malonic acid dimethyl ester |
|
Identifiers | |
CAS number | 108-59-8 |
PubChem | 7943 |
ChemSpider | 21106102 |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
|
|
|
|
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C5H8O4 |
Molar mass | 132.115 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 1.154 |
Melting point |
-62 °C, 211 K, -80 °F |
Boiling point |
180–181 °C |
Solubility in water | Slightly soluble |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
|
Infobox references |
Dimethyl malonate is a diester derivative of malonic acid. It is a common reagent for organic synthesis. It is used in the malonic ester synthesis.