Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Diethyl bromomalonate (CAS: 685-87-0)?
Answer
Diethyl bromomalonate (CAS: 685-87-0) is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a molecular weight of 183.04 g/mol. It has a density of approximately 1.18 g/cm³ and a melting point of -50.0°C. This compound is moderately soluble in water but is highly soluble in organic solvents. It is known for its reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the presence of the bromide ion.
About
CAS No
685-87-0
English Name
Diethyl bromomalonate
Molecular Formula
C7H11BrO4
Molecular Weight
239.06 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(C(=O)OCC)Br
InChIKey
FNJVDWXUKLTFFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
