Description

Diethyl Acetoxymalonate is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, enabling complex molecular construction. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Peptide Mimetic Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex molecules that mimic peptide structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Acetoxymalonate
CAS No.	5468-23-5
Molecular Formula	C9H14O6
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 2-Acetoxypropanedioate; Acetoxy Malonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl (Acetoxy)malonate; Acetoxymalonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Propanedioic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, 1,3-diethyl ester; Malonic acid, acetoxy-, diethyl ester; Ethyl acetoxymalonate
EINECS	226-786-5

Quality Control

Our Diethyl Acetoxymalonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.420 - 1.425
Density	1.10 - 1.15 g/cm³

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