Malonic Acid
Application Notes
Malonic acid is used to prepare barbiturates. Its derivative diethylmalonate is used in Knoevenagel condensation reactions as well as reacts with acetone to form Meldrum's acid. It is used to control acidity, preservative additive for foods and as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulation. It acts as a precursor to polyesters and as an active component in alkyd resins. Further, it is used as a building block in chemical synthesis. In addition to this, it is used to prepare starch-based resin.
Usage Statement
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SKU | 02102238-CF |
Alternate Names | Propanedioic acid |
Application Notes | Malonic acid is used to prepare barbiturates. Its derivative diethylmalonate is used in Knoevenagel condensation reactions as well as reacts with acetone to form Meldrum's acid. It is used to control acidity, preservative additive for foods and as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulation. It acts as a precursor to polyesters and as an active component in alkyd resins. Further, it is used as a building block in chemical synthesis. In addition to this, it is used to prepare starch-based resin. |
Base Catalog Number | 102238 |
Beilstein Registry Number | 1751370 |
Boiling Point | 284° F at 760 mm Hg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
CAS # | 141-82-2 |
Density | 1.63 (NTP, 1992) |
EC Number | 205-503-0 |
Format | Powder |
Hazard Statements | H302-H318 |
Melting Point | 276.1° F (NTP, 1992) |
Molecular Formula | C3H4O4 |
Molecular Weight | 104.061 g/mol |
Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask , Eyeshields, Gloves |
Purity | ≥99% |
RTECS Number | OO0175000 |
Safety Symbol | GHS05, GHS07 |
Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72° F (NTP, 1992) |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |