Description

Diethylmalonic Acid Dichloride is a versatile and highly reactive acyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the diethylmalonyl moiety, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks with precision. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds containing malonate or barbiturate structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific carboxylic acid derivatives.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialized polyesters, polyamides, and other functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in peptide coupling, esterification, and Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Building block for creating novel chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and material science research programs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Diethylmalonic Acid Dichloride
CAS No.	54505-72-5
Molecular Formula	C7H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	197.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethylmalonyl Dichloride; Diethylpropanedioyl Dichloride; Diethylmalonyl Chloride; Propanedioic acid, diethyl-, dichloride; 2,2-Diethylmalonyl Dichloride; Dichloro(diethyl)malonate; Diethylmalonic Dichloride
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Quality Control

Our Diethylmalonic Acid Dichloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a fine chemical intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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