Description

Magnesium Ethyl Malonate is a versatile organometallic reagent, specifically a magnesium salt of diethyl malonate. This compound is of significant value in organic synthesis as a stabilized carbanion equivalent, enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular frameworks, such as in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key building block for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in malonic ester synthesis pathways.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents requiring malonate-derived structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs as a reagent for alkylation, Michael additions, and other nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Material Science: Potential use as a precursor or catalyst in the development of novel polymeric or coordination compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Ethyl Malonate
CAS No.	37517-78-5
Molecular Formula	C7H12MgO4
Molecular Weight	184.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium diethyl malonate; Diethyl malonate magnesium salt; Ethyl malonate magnesium salt; Malonic acid, diethyl ester, magnesium salt; Magnesium bis(ethyl malonate); Magnesium(2+) diethyl propanedioate
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Quality Control

Our Magnesium Ethyl Malonate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Mg content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in THF, ether; reacts with water

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