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Ethyl hydrogen malonate, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Ethyl hydrogen malonate is used as a reactant for the preparation of tetramic acids through Dieckmann ring closure and organocatalytic decarboxylative Doebner-Knoevenagel reactions. It is involved in the acylation reactions and Knoevenagel condensation with aldehydes. It is also used in the preparation of gamma-lactones from olefins by intermolecular carbolactonization in presence of Mn(III) acetate as a catalyst.
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Ethyl hydrogen malonate is used as a reactant for the preparation of tetramic acids through Dieckmann ring closure and organocatalytic decarboxylative Doebner-Knoevenagel reactions. It is involved in the acylation reactions and Knoevenagel condensation with aldehydes. It is also used in the preparation of gamma-lactones from olefins by intermolecular carbolactonization in presence of Mn(III) acetate as a catalyst.
Solubility
Miscible with water, chloroform and other solvents.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.119 |
Boiling Point | 106°C (3 mmHg) |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Linear Formula | HO2CCH2CO2CH2CH3 |
Refractive Index | 1.4295 |
Quantity | 50 g |
Beilstein | 1758845 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water,chloroform and other solvents. |
Formula Weight | 132.12 |
Percent Purity | 96% |
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Safety and Handling

- Ethyl hydrogen malonate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Propanedioic acid, monoethyl ester
RUO – Research Use Only
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