Diethyl malonate

Diethyl malonate (DEM) is the diethyl ester of malonic acid. It has chemical formula ({{carbon}}{{sub|2}}{{hydrogen}}{{sub|5}}){{sub|2}}({{malonate}}) and CAS number 105-53-3. It occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries as a colorless liquid with an apple-like odor, and is used in perfumes. It is also used to synthesize other compounds such as barbiturates, artificial flavorings, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.

Related Topics:
Diethyl - Ester - Malonic acid - Chemical formula - CAS number - Grape - Strawberries - Liquid - Apple - Odor - Perfume - Synthesize - Compounds - Barbiturate - Artificial flavoring - Vitamin B1 - Vitamin B6

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