Diethyl benzylidenemalonate, 98%

Description

CAS: 5292-53-5 | C14H16O4 | 248.28 g/mol

Diethyl benzylidenemalonate is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also involved in the Conjugate addition of cyanide ion to arylidenemalonic esters provides a useful route to arylsuccinic acids.

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Applications
Diethyl benzylidenemalonate is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also involved in the Conjugate addition of cyanide ion to arylidenemalonic esters provides a useful route to arylsuccinic acids.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5292-53-5
• Molecular Formula: C14H16O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 248.28
• MDL Number: MFCD00009149
• InChI Key: VUWPIBNKJSEYIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diethyl benzylidenemalonate, diethyl benzalmalonate, diethyl 2-benzylidenemalonate, ethyl benzylidenemalonate, diethylbenzalmalonate, diethyl phenylmethylene malonate, malonic acid, benzylidene-, diethyl ester, diethylmalonate, benzal, benzylidenemalonic acid diethyl ester, propanedioic acid, phenylmethylene-, diethyl ester
• PubChem CID: 94751
• IUPAC Name: diethyl 2-benzylidenepropanedioate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(=CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)OCC

• Melting Point: 28°C to 31°C
• Density: 1.107
• Boiling Point: 215°C to 217°C (30 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.536
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 528894
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 248.28
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Diethyl benzylidenemalonate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	226-137-8
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only