Isopropylidene malonate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Isopropylidene malonate is an important reagent in synthetic chemistry and involved in the formation of new C-C bonds, rings, amides, esters, and acids. The presence of carbonyl groups at C-4 and C-6 positions favors the alkylation and acylation reactions due to its acidic nature. It is also employed as an antimicrobial agent. It is used in the preparation of 4-pyridyl-substituted heterocycles, 2-substituted indoles, isofraxidin and macrocyclic beta-keto lactones. Further, it is involved in the Knoevenagel condensation reaction with aldehydes.

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Applications
Isopropylidene malonate is an important reagent in synthetic chemistry and involved in the formation of new C-C bonds, rings, amides, esters, and acids. The presence of carbonyl groups at C-4 and C-6 positions favors the alkylation and acylation reactions due to its acidic nature. It is also employed as an antimicrobial agent. It is used in the preparation of 4-pyridyl-substituted heterocycles, 2-substituted indoles, isofraxidin and macrocyclic beta-keto lactones. Further, it is involved in the Knoevenagel condensation reaction with aldehydes.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol and chloroform.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2033-24-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.126
• MDL Number: MFCD00006638
• InChI Key: GXHFUVWIGNLZSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: meldrum's acid, isopropylidene malonate, meldrums acid, 1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione, 2,2-dimethyl, sub-isopropyl malonate, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4,6-dione, cycl-isopropylidene malonate, cyclic isopropylidene malonate, malonic acid cyclic isopropylidene ester, meldrum acid
• PubChem CID: 16249
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione
• SMILES: CC1(OC(=O)CC(=O)O1)C

• Melting Point: 92°C to 96°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 117310
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,5817
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 144.13
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Isopropylidene malonate

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