Description

Diethyl Nonylmalonate is a high-purity diester compound, specifically the diethyl ester of nonylmalonic acid, serving as a versatile and critical chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a reactive malonate moiety with a lipophilic nonyl chain. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable and high-quality intermediate for condensation reactions and the construction of carboxylic acid derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific carbon chain lengths.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nonylmalonate structure is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in classic malonic ester synthesis (alkylation, condensation) to prepare substituted acetic acids, ketones, and other carboxylic acid derivatives.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for the manufacture of esters and lactones used in creating specific aroma and flavor profiles.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialized polymers and resins, imparting specific flexibility or hydrophobicity.
• Lubricant and Plasticizer Additive Synthesis: Intermediate for creating esters that function as synthetic lubricant base stocks or plasticizers with low volatility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Nonylmalonate
CAS No.	52180-01-5
Molecular Formula	C16H30O4
Molecular Weight	286.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl nonylmalonate; Nonylmalonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl Nonan-1-ylpropanedioate; Diethyl 2-Nonylmalonate; Propanedioic acid, nonyl-, diethyl ester; 1,3-Diethyl 2-nonylpropanedioate; Malonic acid, nonyl-, diethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl Nonylmalonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet exacting standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full batch traceability are provided to guarantee reliable performance in your sensitive synthesis processes.

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 oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.450

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