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Malonic acid, Reagent Grade, 99.5+%

Catalog No. AA31715A4
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Description

CAS: 141-82-2 | C3H4O4 | 104.061 g/mol

Malonic acid is used to prepare barbiturates. Its derivative diethylmalonate is used in Knoevenagel condensation reactions as well as reacts with acetone to form Meldrum's acid. It is used to control acidity, preservative additive for foods and as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulation. It acts as a precursor to polyesters and as an active component in alkyd resins. Further, it is used as a building block in chemical synthesis. In addition to this, it is used to prepare starch-based resin.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 141-82-2
Molecular Formula C3H4O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 104.061
MDL Number MFCD00002707
InChI Key OFOBLEOULBTSOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym malonic acid, dicarboxymethane, carboxyacetic acid, methanedicarboxylic acid, kyselina malonova, usaf ek-695, dicarboxylate, dicarboxylic acid, kyselina malonova czech, propanediolic acid
PubChem CID 867
ChEBI CHEBI:30794
IUPAC Name propanedioic acid
SMILES C(C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 132°C to 136°C (decomposition)
Color White
Density 1.62 g/mL
Flash Point 157°C (314°F)
Linear Formula H2C(CO2H)2
Quantity 2.5 kg
Beilstein 1751370
Merck Index 14,5710
Solubility Information Soluble in water,sodium hydroxide and alcohol; Slightly soluble in pyridine and ether.
Formula Weight 104.06
Percent Purity ≥99.5%
Grade Reagent
Physical Form Crystalline
Chemical Name or Material Malonic acid
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302+H332-H315-H318-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H318-H302-H335-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 205-503-0
RTECSNumber OO8175000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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