Diethyl methylmalonate CAS 609-08-5

Product Name: Diethyl methylmalonate
CAS: 609-08-5
MF: C8H14O4
MW: 174.19
EINECS: 210-175-7
Boiling point: 198-199 °C (lit.) 78-80 °C/10 mmHg
Density: 1.022 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
Refractive index: n20/D 1.413(lit.)
Fp: 170 °F
Storage temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

1 kg/bottle or 25 kg/drum or 200 kg/drum or based on customer's requirements. 

1. Diethyl methylmalonate CAS 609-08-5 acts as a key building block in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals via reactions such as alkylation and condensation.

2. Diethyl methylmalonate CAS 609-08-5 is widely used in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds (e.g., pyrimidines, quinolines) which are essential components of many bioactive molecules and functional materials.

3. Diethyl methylmalonate serves as a precursor in the preparation of carboxylic acids and their derivatives, leveraging Diethyl methylmalonate CAS 609-08-5 malonate ester structure for targeted chemical modifications.

1. Store Diethyl methylmalonate CAS 609-08-5 in a tightly sealed, chemically inert container (e.g., amber glass or HDPE) to prevent evaporation and contamination, as Diethyl methylmalonate ester structure may degrade with prolonged exposure to air.

2. Keep Diethyl methylmalonate in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat sources, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents (e.g., peroxides) to avoid thermal decomposition or hazardous reactions.

3. Store separately from strong acids and bases—since esters are prone to hydrolysis under these conditions—and label the container clearly with Diethyl methylmalonate CAS 609-08-5 name and basic hazard notes for easy identification.