Name | Ethylmalonic acid |
Synonyms | NSC 96615 Ethylmalonic acid ethylpropanedioate 2-Ethylmalonic acid Malonic acid, ethyl- ethylpropanedioic acid Ethylpropanedioic acid. 2-ethylpropanedioic acid alpha-Carboxybutyric acid Malonic acid, ethyl- (8CI) 1,1-Propanedicarboxylic acid Propanedioic acid, ethyl- (9CI) |
CAS | 601-75-2 |
EINECS | 210-007-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C5H8O4/c1-2-3(4(6)7)5(8)9/h3H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/p-2 |
Molecular Formula | C5H8O4 |
Molar Mass | 132.11 |
Density | 1.5633 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 112-114 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 292.77°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 162.9°C |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water, methanol (very faint turbidity), and ethanol. |
Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 5.83E-05mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Solid |
Color | Off-White |
BRN | 774334 |
pKa | pK1:2.90(0);pK2:5.55(+1) (25°C) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.4016 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00002668 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Trait columnar crystal. melting point 111.5 ℃ solubility: soluble in ethanol and ether. |
Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29171990 |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
biological activity | Ethylmalonic acid is a non-carcinogenic, potentially toxic substance associated with anorexia nervosa and methoxy decarboxylase deficiency. |
Use | use as intermediate in organic synthesis |