Dimethyl malonate

Dimethyl malonate^[1]

Names
IUPAC name propanedioic acid dimethyl ester
Other names Malonic acid dimethyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	108-59-8 Y
ChemSpider	21106102 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C5H8O4/c1-8-4(6)3-5(7)9-2/h3H2,1-2H3 Y Key: BEPAFCGSDWSTEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C5H8O4/c1-8-4(6)3-5(7)9-2/h3H2,1-2H3 Key: BEPAFCGSDWSTEL-UHFFFAOYAJ
Jmol-3D images	Image
PubChem	7943
SMILES COC(=O)CC(=O)OC
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H8O4
Molar mass	132.115
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	1.154
Melting point	−62 °C (−80 °F; 211 K)
Boiling point	180 to 181 °C (356 to 358 °F; 453 to 454 K)
Solubility in water	Slightly soluble
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Dimethyl malonate is a diester derivative of malonic acid. It is a common reagent for organic synthesis, e.g. as a precursor for barbituric acid. It is used in the malonic ester synthesis. It can be synthesized from dimethoxymethane and carbon monoxide.

See also

• Diethyl malonate

References