What are the physical and chemical properties of Diethyl 3-hydroxy-1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylate (CAS: 99974-66-0)?

Diethyl 3-hydroxy-1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylate is a crystalline solid at room temperature with a molecular weight of approximately 188.2 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo esterification and ester exchange reactions. It is typically stable under normal storage conditions, but it may decompose under strong acidic or basic conditions.