Dimethyl malonate

Dimethyl-malonate

Dimethyl malonate

Dimethyl malonate is a diester derivative of malonic acid. It is a common reagent for organic synthesis used, as a precursor for barbituric acid. It is also used in the malonic ester synthesis. It can be synthesized from dimethoxymethane and carbon monoxide

Product CharacteristicsProduct Detail
CAS No108-59-8
FormulaC5H8O4
Molecular Weight132.13
SynonymsMalonicacid, dimethyl ester (6CI,8CI), Propanedioic acid, dimethyl ester (9CI), Dimethyl 1,3-propanedioate;Dimethyl propanedioate, Methylmalonate, NSC 620046, Dimethyl Malonate (DMM), Dimethyl malonate