Diethyl malonate, also known as DEM, is the diethyl ester of malonic acid. It occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries as a colourless liquid with an apple-like odour, and is used in perfumes. It is also used to synthesize other compounds such as barbiturates, artificial flavourings, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
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Product
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Diethyl Malonate |
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CAS NO.
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105-53-3
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EINECS NO.
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203-305-9 |
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FEMA
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2375
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FORMULA
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C7H12O4 |
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M.W.
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160.17 |
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Appearance
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White Colorless Liquid |
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Odour
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Ether with sweet smell |
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Density
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1.055 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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Refractive Index @20ºC
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n20/D 1.413(lit.)
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Content
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98%min |
