Product Description

ProductDiethyl Malonate
CAS105-53-3
FormulaC7H12O4
SynonymMalonic Acid diethyl ester, ethyl malonate, diethyl malonate, 1,3-Propanedioic acid, diethyl ester, Propanedioic acid, 1,3-diethyl ester, Diethyl propanedioate

Typical Product Specifications

Density1.055 (204 c)
Specific gravity1.05300 to 1.05600 @ 25.00 ยฐC
Refractive Index1.41300 to 1.41600 @ 20.00 ยฐC
Vapor Density5.52
Assay99.00 to 100.00 %
logP (o/w)0.96
Shelf Life24 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Storagestore in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
OdorSweet, green, apple and fruity
Appearancecolorless clear liquid
TasteSweet and fruity with apple and pineapple nuances
Melting Point-51.00 to -50.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Pounds/Gallon8.762 to 8.787
Boiling Point199.00 to 200.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point82.00 to 83.00 ยฐC. @ 11.00 mm Hg
Acid Value1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure0.269000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
Flash Point212.00 ยฐF. TCC
Odor Typefruity
Insolubilityin glycerin, min. oil
Molecular weight160.17
Colorcolorless liquid
Solubility50 ml in water
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

FEMA# 2375

Liquid with a pleasant odor that occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries.  Used in perfumes and as a chemical intermediate for a number of syntheses.  It has several useful derivatives for the production of vitamins B1 and B6

Use: PERFUMING

ClassFlavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates
FunctionIntermediates
IndustryIndustrial, Flavor
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