Description

Diethyl Dichloromalonate is a versatile and highly reactive organic building block, primarily valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules. Its significance lies in its ability to introduce the dichloromalonate moiety, a crucial precursor for heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. This product is essential for research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic structures like pyrimidines and triazines.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where it serves as a key building block for bioactive molecules.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and complex organic ligands for catalysts and electronic materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Dichloromalonate
CAS No.	20165-81-5
Molecular Formula	C7H10Cl2O4
Molecular Weight	229.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichloromalonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl 2,2-Dichloromalonate; Ethyl Dichloromalonate; Malonic Acid, 2,2-Dichloro-, Diethyl Ester; Diethyl Dichloropropanedioate; Propanedioic Acid, 2,2-Dichloro-, 1,3-Diethyl Ester; 2,2-Dichloromalonic Acid Diethyl Ester
EINECS	243-586-8

Quality Control

Our Diethyl Dichloromalonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring specific analytical protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light to maintain product integrity and prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.30 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.445

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.