Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Dimethyl isopropylmalonate (CAS: 2917-78-4)?
Answer
Dimethyl isopropylmalonate (CAS: 2917-78-4) is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 166.23 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 5.2, making it slightly acidic. The compound is soluble in ethanol, methanol, and acetone but is only slightly soluble in water. It is used as a precursor in organic synthesis due to its reactivity and stability in certain reactions.
About
CAS No
2917-78-4
English Name
Dimethyl isopropylmalonate
Molecular Formula
C8H14O4
Molecular Weight
174.2 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(C)(C(=O)OC)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
HVNFMZHHKRLLNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-29 09:43
